Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

1 day ago


Independence Missouri, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

Description

Introduction

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN today with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Benefits

Centerpoint 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.

Come join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN. We care for our community Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today

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.
  • Respiratory Therapy is best described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Today’s Respiratory Therapists have demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as vital members of the healthcare team. You must have a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and the complex procedures required to properly diagnose and treat patients, from the very young to the very old.
  • Under the general supervision of the RT Supervisor or Team Leader, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by a physician
  • Your duties will include medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, obtaining and analyzing blood specimens, performing patient testing, operating and maintaining various types of respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, providing mechanical ventilation, maintaining artificial airways, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing patient education, monitoring equipment and patient response to therapy 
  • Your additional responsibilities will include completing documentation of in-patient and departmental records, cleaning equipment, and maintaining safety and infection control practices.

What Qualifications You Will Need:


  • Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program required
  • Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from the State Board for Respiratory Care
  • NBRC RRT
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS preferred upon hire
  • ACLS and NRP required within 6 months of hire
  • One year of recent clinical experience preferred

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compa­ssionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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.


"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today

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.



  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description Day shift hours. 7:30am-6pm.IntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Cardiac Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center, offers a total...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center, offers a total...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Certified Respiratory Therapist? At Centerpoint 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.BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Ultrasound Technician PRN opening with Centerpoint Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports...


  • Lexington, Missouri, 64067, Lafayette County, MO, United States Lafayette Regional Health Center Part time

    Description IntroductionAre 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 PRN Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT today with Lafayette Regional Health Center.BenefitsLafayette Regional Health Center, offers a total rewards...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Nurse in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description Do you have the career opportunities as Medical Telemetry Nurse you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare...

  • New Grad RN

    1 day ago


    Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Full time

    Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Centerpoint Medical Center, you come first! HCA Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of our future nurses! We are currently interviewing recent New Grad RN candidates and also upcoming December 2024, Jan 2025 and Feb 2025 graduates!We are offering a SIGN...


  • Independence, Missouri, 64057, Jackson County, MO, United States Centerpoint Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Med Tele WEO Days you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of...

  • Respiratory Therapist

    2 months ago


    NORTH KANSAS CITY , Missouri ,, Clay County, MO, United States North Kansas City Hospital Full time

    SUMMARY: Under the direction of the department director and guidance of the supervisor, administers all Respiratory Care modalities as ordered by physicians. Primary areas consist of critical care areas, NICU, emergency department and general floor units. Other functions may include pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopies. Acts as charge therapist when...


  • Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Full time

    Description NEW INCREASED RATES!IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a CT Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee's Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsLee's Summit Medical Center,...


  • Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities as a Cardiac Cath Lab Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee's Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsLee's Summit Medical Center, offers a...


  • Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee’s Summit Surgicenter Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities as an Endoscopy GI Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee’s Summit Surgicenter which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsLee’s Summit Surgicenter, offers a total rewards package...


  • Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN with Lee's Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsLee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports...


  • Lexington, Missouri, 64067, Lafayette County, MO, United States Lafayette Regional Health Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a PRN CT Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lafayette Regional Health Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsLafayette Regional Health Center, offers a total rewards...

  • RN Ortho Neuro

    1 day ago


    Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Registered Nurse, RN Ortho Neuro Unit? At Lee's Summit 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.***$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified...

  • RN Emergency Room

    1 day ago


    Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Registered Nurse, RN Emergency Room with Lee's Summit Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsLee's Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports...


  • Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Part time

    Description Introduction***$20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Qualified Candidates***Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse, RN Robotics Coordinator you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee's Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA...


  • Lees Summit, Missouri, 64063, Jackson County, MO, United States Lee's Summit Medical Center Part time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a Registered Nurse, RN Float Pool Critical Care you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lee's Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsLee's Summit Medical Center,...