Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory
Therapist RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join St. David’s Medical Center which is part of the
nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David’s Medical Center, 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 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN where your passion for creating
positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your
knowledge and expertise!

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:

• 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.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

St. David’s Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central
Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency
department, the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) , and
the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St.
David’s Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at
St. David’s Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care,
imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women’s services, complex
surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a
60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient
comprehensive care.
St. David’s Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of
the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the
Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership
between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits St. David’s Foundation and
Georgetown Health Foundation.
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.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist,
> Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT
PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be
contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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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