Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Arlington, TX

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will provide routine care and support patients during critical moments, with access to respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and a collaborative team. The position involves patient assessment, evidence-based respiratory treatments, airway and ventilation management, patient and family education, collaboration with the care team, and maintenance of respiratory equipment and safety practices.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Neonate Resuscitate certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT) credential must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential (RRT/RCP-State).

Responsibilities

Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of needed interventions.
Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other evidence-based therapies in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes or emergencies.
Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transport ventilated patients; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Paid time off, 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
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts