Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT PRN

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 Texsan. Benefits 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, 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. Job Summary Assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department. Education & Experience Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program. One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred. Completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit. Required Licenses and Certifications Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board to practice Respiratory Care in Texas. Current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the NBRC before July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment. Preferred Licenses and Certifications Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 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 recognizes normal, abnormal and critical values and provides 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 evaluating 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 achieve its goals. Learners and complies with System and facility safety policies and rules; uses appropriate safety equipment and procedures, reports unsafe conditions, and verifies safe procedures with supervisors. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by patients, colleagues and the community; reports any activity that violates applicable laws or the Code of Conduct. Completes other duties as assigned. 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