Certified Respiratory Therapist

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist? At Del Sol Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Knowledge of patient responses to medication, side effects and proper dosages used in respiratory care. Able to communicate effectively with Physicians, patient, nursing and other allied health practitioners, other managers, the public and with Administration. Ability to teach/instruct, assess and reassess others as needed. Recognizes and reports patient abuse and neglect. Basic knowledge of dynamic and static pulmonary function values and knowledge of generally accepted practices in respiratory care as prescribed by the physician for all age groups. Demonstrates knowledge in the delivery, setup and maintenance of respiratory care equipment based on routine and non-routine applications. Performs patient assessment and recommends appropriate therapeutic and diagnostic modalities per department protocols. Responsible for establishing and assisting with maintenance of arterial lines.

POPULATION SERVED:

All employees, staff of DSMC in both clinical and non-clinical departments, including patient/families, physicians, volunteers, agency, contract, students and the community served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Uses knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and emergency procedures to provide safe and effective patient respiratory care.
•  Maintains strict infection control techniques at all times.
•  Assists in providing inservices for peers and staff at least four times a year and as assigned.
•  Practices, develops and endorses customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
•  Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
•  Implements Assess and Treat Protocols

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support 
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• STABLE certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment 
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Del Sol Medical Center is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation . This facility has 300+ patient beds . Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center . Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.