RRT FT Nights

HCA Healthcare • Cypress, TX

2d

About The Position

Provides respiratory care therapies and procedures to patients of all age groups throughout the hospital. The Respiratory Therapist delivers cardiopulmonary and patient care according to policy and procedure, evaluates patient outcomes and progress, and coordinates care with other disciplines to support desired outcomes. The role includes responding to changes in patient condition and workload, communicating relevant information to the care team, and supporting case management, discharge planning, appropriate referrals, and cost containment. The position is full-time, night shift.

Requirements

• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment start date.
• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment start date.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employment start date.
• Hold a state Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner credential (RRT/RCP-State), or NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Apply respiratory care modalities and procedures to a group of patients.
• Evaluate patient-care outcomes, consult with other disciplines as needed, and adjust the plan of care to support optimal service.
• Identify predictable problems and plan assigned tasks; recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate responses.
• Communicate patient conditions and changes to appropriate staff or physicians.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of cardiopulmonary and patient care according to policy and procedure.
• Respond to workload changes and adjust assignments to support productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritize and plan work, considering time, supplies, and support needed to complete duties.
• Provide pertinent shift reports to other team members.
• Participate in and facilitate case management and cost-containment activities.
• Make appropriate referrals upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Consider available options and make appropriate decisions.
• Help contain hospital costs through appropriate supply use, recovery of patient charges, and conservation of supplies.
• Assist in evaluating patients for the appropriate level of care and communicate with the health care team.
• Communicate patient progress and discharge-planning needs to appropriate hospital and medical staff.
• Evaluate patient progress against the plan of care and coordinate care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Cooperate with personnel to meet department objectives and maintain collaborative team integration and good employee relations.
• Maintain constructive relationships with staff and provide support to promote quality customer service.
• Demonstrate cooperation and professionalism, and flexibility in working hours and days to meet department needs.
• Seek and accept input from directors or supervisors regarding interpersonal relationships that affect department harmony and service.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans
• 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 and adoption assistance
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed