Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

HCA Healthcare•Arlington, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical City Arlington is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for its NICU. The posting describes delivering professional care to NICU patients, completing assessments and acuity assignments, and following standards of care in providing treatment. The therapist is accountable for professional decisions and actions. Assignments may include supervising other personnel or students, serving as a preceptor, and functioning as a charge nurse. Care and treatment should take the patient’s age and condition into consideration. The role is based at Medical City Arlington, a full-service hospital in south Arlington. The hospital provides services including heart and vascular care, brain and spine care, emergency and trauma care, cancer care, orthopedics, surgery, and women’s services. The posting identifies the position as a night shift with rotating weekends.

Requirements

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP) credential.
Associate degree.
At least 1 year as an RRT in a NICU setting.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Neonatal Resuscitation certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Deliver professional care to patients in the NICU.
Perform patient assessments and acuity assignments.
Follow standards of care in delivering treatment.
Maintain accountability for professional decisions and actions.
Consider the patient’s age and condition when providing care or treatment.
As assigned, supervise other personnel or students.
Function as a preceptor and be able to function as a charge nurse.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling services and emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing resources.
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.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance for tuition, student loans, certifications, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.