About the position
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 Certified Respiratory Therapist today with Rapides Regional Medical Center. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist Technician, you will perform respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physician direction/orders, and within the limits of established RRMC respiratory care policies/procedures and respiratory care consults. You will promote optimal respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, chart review, and response to ordered therapies, and recommendations, when appropriate, to affect and achieve an optimal level of response to the intervention ordered. You will also perform airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required, communicate the patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff, and demonstrate clinical competence with patient care.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs and physician orders.
- Promote optimal respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exams and chart reviews.
- Perform airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
- Communicate the patient care plan effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff.
- Correct and adjust respiratory care equipment and recommend appropriate technology.
- Assess the patient's pain and involve them in effective pain management.
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
- Engage in professional development through continuing education activities.
Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- State Certified Respiratory Therapist license.
- Associate Degree.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
- Dental and vision benefits.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Supplemental health protection plans.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
- Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.
