Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN CRT - Nights
Company: Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
Location: Schertz
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Introduction Are 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 Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN CRT today with Methodist
Hospital Specialty and Transplant. Benefits Methodist Hospital
Specialty and Transplant 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. Come join our team as a Respiratory
Care Practitioner PRN CRT. 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
Qualifications Assess, treats and cares for patients with pulmonary
disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all
therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by
the department. Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:
Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience
preferred. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and
competencies as defined by service line, facility and
department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient
population served (if applicable). Minimum License, Certificates,
or Registrations Required: 1. Required: A. Must possess a current
license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical
Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas. B. Must
possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must
possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
(CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE
July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT). C. Must possess Basic Life
Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certification required within 90 days of employment. 2. Preferred:
A. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of
employment if required by department. Essential Job Functions:
Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators,
therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable
respiratory care products while following specific parameters for
treatment. Provides emergency care, including artificial
ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Collects and analyzes arterial blood
gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values
and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention. Follows
physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for
treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy,
universal precautions, and medication dosage. Monitors patient’s
response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood
gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal
CO2 measurement. Consults with physicians, nurses and other health
care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as
part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care. Additional
Job Functions: Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist
Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the
Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve
its goals. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety
policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and
procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe
conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety
features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job
duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance)
if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any
job function. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates
ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the
community. Understands the personal obligation to report any
activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations
or the Code of Conduct itself. Completes other duties as assigned.
Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant has been nationally
recognized for its record setting kidney, liver and pancreas
transplant programs. It is home to the Texas Transplant Institute
and is the largest living donor kidney transplant program in the
US. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the
center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living
donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national
record - that’s 65 more transplants than the second center on the
list. In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty
and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that
provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency
care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery,
inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health
care. It is a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our
Sexual Assault Response Team provides a compassionate environment
for sexual assault survivors ages 13, serving as a model for
hospitals and agencies all over the world. Methodist Hospital
Specialty and Transplant prides itself on providing the highest
quality of patient care possible as proven by their consecutive
Grade A scores from the Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade survey and
ranking in the nation’s top quartile for patient experience. For
more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and
select Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant under Locations.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's
family first, and the really great institutions will provide care
with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Therapist 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. 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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