Respiratory Care Practitioner Therapist
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient
experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for
patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!
Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner
Therapist today with Methodist Hospital.BenefitsMethodist Hospital,
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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner
Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA
Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to
charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and
QualificationsThe Respiratory Care Practitioner assesses, treats,
and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory
Care Practitioner is responsible for the clinical administration of
all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered
by the department.What You Will Do In This Role:
- Operate and set up devices such as: mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable
respiratory care products.
- Provide emergency care, including: artificial ventilation,
external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary
resuscitation.
- Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and is able to
recognize normal, abnormal, and critical values. If critical values
are recognized, the Respiratory Care Practitioner is able to
provide appropriate corrective intervention.
- Follow physician orders for treatment and evaluates
requirements for treatment, such as: treatment type, mode and
duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication
dosage.
- Monitor patient's response to therapy by evaluation of vital
signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse
oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and other health care
professionals for changes in patient's status. The Respiratory Care
Practitioner works as part of a team to manage the patient's plan
of care. What Qualifications You Will Need:
- Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program (Required)
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license with the Texas Medical
Board. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) certifications required within 90 days of
employment.
- Preferred:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of
employment if required by the department.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), or State
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, or Associate Degree, or
Bachelors DegreeThis role requires you to be fully vaccinated for
COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations
(unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).Methodist
Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800
beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency
medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the
lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest
robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital, and most
comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we
appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the
community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best Regional
Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride
ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our
patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog
Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only
received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint
Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center
Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as
offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given
geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at
www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations. If
you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and
personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Care
Practitioner Therapist opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. 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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