Respiratory Therapy Student PRN

HCA Healthcare•Austin, TX

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP), the Respiratory Therapy Tech administers noninvasive respiratory care and therapy to patients without artificial airways, as ordered by the attending physician. The role also performs noninvasive diagnostic procedures to evaluate patients’ need for and response to therapy under the supervision of a supervisor or charge therapist. The position administers and monitors respiratory treatments and continuous oxygen therapy, performs noninvasive diagnostic tests, maintains and calibrates respiratory therapy equipment, and documents care and related charges. It also responds to emergency codes and follows hospital and departmental policies, including infection-control procedures.

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
High school graduate or GED.
Must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor respiratory therapy treatments according to departmental policy.
Respond immediately to emergency codes and manage the airway and external compressions under the direct supervision of a licensed RCP.
Follow hospital and departmental infection-control policies and consult the charge therapist when uncertain about a procedure or situation.
Record pertinent information in patient medical records and accurately document respiratory care interventions during the assigned shift.
Maintain departmental records, enter charges for services performed, and provide an accurate shift report to the oncoming shift.
Perform bedside spirometry and record results accurately.
Measure peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force, and vital capacity.
Monitor pulse oximetry and perform ECGs as ordered.
Administer and monitor continuous oxygen therapy, including setting up new oxygen starts according to departmental policy within 20 minutes of notification.
Monitor continuous oxygen therapy when the equipment technician is unavailable.
Clean, perform preventive maintenance on, and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
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 and 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.