RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as
a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist
Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Methodist 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 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner where your passion
for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are
dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be
your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job
Summary and Qualifications The Respiratory Therapist coordinates
and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in
accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice
for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the
patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of
diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients
receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. What you
will do in this role:
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including
breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to,
respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including
oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest
physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will
initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will
notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an
unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure
airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as
required. What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of
employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
- Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors
Degree, or Masters Degree No Travel Required No experience Required
Years of Experience Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first
hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical
Center. With over 900 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 and select Methodist Hospital under Locations. Bricks
and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.- Dr. Thomas Frist,
Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Respiratory Care Practitioner 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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