Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary and Qualifications The RCP performs a variety of technical procedures that require rational independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in performing routine and critical care cardiopulmonary procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Identifies cultural differences and incorporates into care. Utilizes translation services when indicated. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure continuous quality improvement. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission statement. Cares for Neonate/Infant (0-12 months) Pediatrics (1 – 17 years) Adults (18 – 79 years) Elderly (80+ years). What you will do in this role:  Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, high flow oxygen devices and bipap vision. Collects and analyses arterial blood gas samples. Assembles, performs verification check, and operates ventilators. Performs EKGS testing and processing for interpretation. Performs electrode hook up for Holter Monitoring. Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, Bipap, CPAP & high flow unit. Performs EEG, PFT, and Bronch Assisting as appropriate. Responds to emergency team calls. Educates patients and family members on therapy that is provider & on how to use equipment and medication. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Provides a safe environment for patient, visitor and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards What qualifications you will need:Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date(Student-RCP) Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Benefits TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, 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 servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings 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 counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional 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 discountsLearn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, TriStar Greenview is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. Home of Kentucky's first CardioMEMS HF System, we are also an accredited chest pain center that provides state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients managing heart failure. The facility is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!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.