Respiratory Therapist PRN

Introduction Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, part of HCA Healthcare. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine and 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). Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Responsibilities Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patients for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Hours: PRN Qualifications State Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Respiratory Therapy Degree – AAS or BS. Basic Cardiac Life Support and ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. One-year adult critical care experience. Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis and oximetry. 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