Respiratory Therapist RRt

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory
Therapist RRt? At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare
has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team
members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the
health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 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
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Respiratory Therapist RRt like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-
centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific
requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of
practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient
care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests
and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and
noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
What you will do in this role:
Role Summary: Supports department by providing care to patients requiring all
types of respiratory support including critical, emergency, general therapy,
and infant transport. Supports organizational improvement by teaching and
participating in the management of resources for patient care.

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.

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• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.

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• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

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• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

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• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

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• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

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# What qualifications you will need:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey,
lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North
Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a 25+ bed critical access hospital.
We offer many medical specialties, including emergency services, prenatal and
postnatal obstetrical care, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs,
nuclear medicine and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce
Pine. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has been named a 100 Top Critical Access
Hospital by Becker’s Hospital Review and has achieved Pathway to Excellence
designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Blue Ridge Regional
Hospital is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA
Healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist RRt opening. Qualified
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to
join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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