Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Certified Respiratory Therapist initiates, assesses, and evaluates respiratory therapy, including bronchodilators, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive and invasive ventilator care. The therapist applies technical knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the design and operation of respiratory therapy equipment. The role requires providing appropriate care to neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

Texas Medical Board respiratory care practitioner license.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience providing hospital respiratory care services.

Responsibilities

Initiate, assess, and evaluate respiratory therapy.
Provide bronchodilator treatments, chest physical therapy, and oxygen therapy.
Provide non-invasive and invasive ventilator care.
Use knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathology, and respiratory therapy equipment.
Provide appropriate care to neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
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.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.