Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, 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 Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN NIGHTSwhere your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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

Under general supervision of the Manager of Cardiopulmonary and under the guidance of qualified Pulmonologist, this position exists to assure principle responsibility for the respiratory assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of each patient assigned. The RRT cares for patients in the age ranges as listed: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

1. Maintains department supply levels by providing needs to the Manager of Cardiopulmonary.
2. Assists with the orientation of new personnel.
3. Maintains equipment and rentals.
4. Scans all medications/patients using eMAR prior to medication delivery.
5. Assists in completion of Quality Assessment and improvement activity including planning for course of action to resolve problems that are identified.
6. Provides general supervision of Respiratory Students from affiliated programs while on duty.
7. Initiate, administer and monitor all modalities of Respiratory Care as identified in the department policy and procedure manual.
8. Completes documentation of therapy appropriately.
9. Accurately verifies order.
10. Adheres to shift specific responsibilities.
11. Participates in CPR as functional member of the code team: adheres to ACLS protocols.
12. Performs diagnostic testing, including EKGs, apply Holter monitor and Pulmonary Function.
13. Obtains arterial blood gases and performs analysis.
14. Performs troubleshooting and assists with routine maintenance including cartridge replacement for blood gas machine.
15. Maintains current ACLS/CPR certification and licensure.
16. Assists the Manager of CP in inservices education topics related to Respiratory Care.
17. Reports all equipment malfunctions to the Department Manager.
18. Adheres to and complies with HCA's ethics and compliance policies in the Code of Conduct. Attends annual training sessions.
    

What qualifications you will need:

Experience:

• Prefer 1 year experience as a therapist in an acute care facility

Education:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Qualifications:

• State of Texas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner certification required
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• 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
• THIS IS A NIGHT SHIFT PRN POSITION - Must be able to work nights and some weekends

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, has been serving Texas City, Texas for more than 60 yearsbringing compassionate, patients first care into Galveston County and the surrounding communities. Since being founded in 1952, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has grown from a 90-bed hospital to a 220+ bed acute care facility offering quality care with premium services. That growth is a reflection of the changing needs of our community and patients, as well as rapidly advancing medical technology. Our highly skilled staff and specialized physicians provide service excellence to all of our patients. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. We are a Level IV Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Together, we offer a complete range of specialized health programs to improve the health of our community. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

'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 Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. 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