Respiratory Therapy Manager

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Description Introduction We are seeking a(an) Respiratory Therapy Manager with St. David's Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us! Benefits St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a(an) Respiratory Therapy Manager for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us! Job Summary and Qualifications Responsible for the overall operation of the department. Responsible for orientating, evaluating, and documenting competency of personnel. Establishes, maintains, and revises departmental policies and procedure to include departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement, and safety. Maintains departmental expenses and productivity as budgeted. Oversees respiratory care as delivered by the Respiratory Therapy department. You will hire and direct departmental staff in the performance of their duties You will interview all prospective applicants You will oversee departmental and general orientation and training of employees You will conduct performance appraisals for employees You will counsel employees when indicated in accordance with hospital and departmental policies You will utilize staff effectively through scheduling and work assignments You will institute and revise departmental policies and procedures as needed You will develop and maintain in conjunction with Medical Director a respiratory care protocol program You will follow and enforce all safety policies You will assist with continuing education programs within the department You will oversee the clinical quality improvement measures as coordinated through Quality Department You will maintain expenses within a budgeted variance You will obtain equipment and supplies as needed to meet patient care demands You will assure that equipment will function according to standards, having repairs or replacements made as necessary You will identify and recommend items for capital purchase You will evaluate data to determine the most cost-effective methods and supplies You will resolve problems when systems deviate from the established performance specification You will address employee concerns and conflicts according to hospital policy You will address customer-related issues according to hospital policy You will participate and utilize available tools to address inter and intra-departmental issues You will create a supportive climate by serving as a role model of guest relations behavior You will communicate via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone and computer with staff and other to resolve conflicts What qualifications you will need: Required: Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Respiratory therapy program. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Management, Business or Respiratory Three years Previous RRT experience in an acute care setting and three-five years previous supervisory experience in respiratory therapy Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC) Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 90 days Respiratory Care Practitioner license by the State of Texas Required Upon Hire (for certifications only: upon hire is defined as within 2 business days of start date) Required within 90 days St. David’s Medical Center , part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center. St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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