Registered Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Full time
Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a

Registered Respiratory Therapist

with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back
Benefits


HCA Houston Healthcare 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 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 (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.


Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.

We are looking for an enthusiastic

Registered Respiratory Therapist

to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential
Job Summary and Qualifications
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.


What you will do in this role:
You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Respiratory Care Practitioner certification issued by the Texas Medical Board
RRT certification issued by the NBRC
Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
A minimum of 2 years experience in critical care required
Must be able to work days and rotating weekends

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

is a


445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston , adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area.

Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors.


We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU).

We are an accredited

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center

and an accredited

Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI .

We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

"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 Registered Respiratory Therapist 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 and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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