[11/4/2025] Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: November 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Supervisor Respiratory TherapySt. David's South Austin Medical Center Benefits St. David's South Austin 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) Supervisor Respiratory Therapy for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications POSITION SUMMARY The Cardiopulmonary Supervisor is responsible for directing the day to day clinical activities of the Service. Position may also be subject to assuming general floor coverage as required. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Administer Oxygen Therapy via the various devices available on a daily basis. - 2) Administer Aerosol Therapy via the various devices available on a daily basis. - 3) Administer Airway Pressure Therapy on a weekly basis. - 4) Instruct patient and setup Incentive Breathing Device on a daily basis. - 5) Perform Chest Percussion and Postural Drainage by hand manipulation or mechanical percussor on a daily basis. - 6) Obtain accurate Arterial Oxygen Saturation reading via Pulse Oximetry on a daily basis. - 7) Observe routine change-out policy for disposable items on a daily basis. - 8) Observe cleaning and sterilization procedure as required. - 9) Setup and Operate Mechanical Ventilators on a daily basis. - 10) Setup and Operate Suction Regulator and Suction Cannister on a weekly basis. - 11) Suction patient’s airway via ETT, Tracheostomy, or NT means using aseptic technique. - 12) Conduct Ventilator Checks at regular intervals assuring all relevant information is recorded on a daily basis. - 13) Respond to Code Leos and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. - 14) Setup and initiate Noninvasive Ventilation via BIPAP system on an as required basis. - 15) Obtain Arterial blood sample via arterial puncture or arterial line on a daily basis. - 16) Perform Arterial Blood Gas analysis via GEM Lab 3500 analyzer. - 17) Perform Basic Spirometry via portable Spirometer on an as required basis. - 18) Obtain good quality EKG tracing via either the Philips and GE EKG systems on a daily basis. - 19) Recognize basic arrhythmias, ectopic origin and ischemia versus injury patterns as required. - 20) Initiate and /or complete documentation via Interdisciplinary forms on a daily basis. - 21) Review chart to verify order validity and accuracy prior to initiating care on a daily basis. - 22) Document all rounds in an expeditious manner on the appropriate forms and place in the notebook in server outside patient’s room on a daily basis. - 23) Complete documentation and related charges in Meditech in a thorough and expeditious manner on a daily basis. - 24) Assigns tasks and directs the work flow of Respiratory Personnel as required. - 25) Provides Departmental Orientation for new employees. - 26) Develops departmental work schedule assuring minimal coverage guidelines are met on a monthly basis. - 27) Develops and updates Departmental Policies and Procedures as required. - 28) Assures adequate disposable supplies are available and practices prudent inventory control. - 29) Complete and submit Performance Evaluations in a timely manner. - 30) Maintain and document QA/QC activities on a regular basis. - 31) Practice the concept of Continuous Quality Improvement and assure that staff know procedure for initiating their improvement ideas and provide follow-up. - 32) Demonstrate understanding of HCA’s and “Patients First” safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures. - 33) Performs other related duties as directed or required. What qualifications you will need: - Advanced Cardiac Life Spt - Basic Cardiac Life Support - PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date - (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner - Associate Degree - 5 years of clinical experience in Acute Care Setting St. David's South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David's HealthCare. We are a 368-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. Our services include a nationally accredited oncology program with the area's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; advanced trauma care with a Level II trauma center; comprehensive cardiac, stroke and orthopedic programs; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. St. David's South Austin Medical Center is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. We offer advanced robotic services for orthopedics, open heart and lung surgery, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and urology. It was one of the first hospitals in Central Texas to combine the use of CT imaging and robotics to detect early stage lung cancer. 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 If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Respiratory Therapy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! 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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