Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Overview Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Landmark which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare. Responsibilities As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will be responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department. Operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment. Provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and recognize normal, abnormal and critical values; provide appropriate corrective intervention. Follow physician orders for treatment and evaluate 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 and work as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care. Qualifications Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program. 1-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred. Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the NBRC before July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT). Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department (preferred). Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Methodist Hospital Landmark allows Methodist Healthcare to expand its surgery services into a rapidly growing area of San Antonio in the Northwest in a way that’s never been done before. The facility provides the most unique and personalized patient and physician healthcare experience in the region. With 54 beds, 12 ORs, 27 private patient rooms and eight VIP rooms with private nurse stations, Methodist Hospital | Landmark delivers a true concierge experience. Methodist Surgery Center | Landmark is part of the campus to serve the growing outpatient surgery needs in the community. It is part of a 72,000+ square foot Medical Office Building that also houses a South Texas Radiology Imaging Center (STRIC). "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 RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr