Registered Respiratory Therapist

Introduction

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

Benefits

Mission Hospital McDowell, 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 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

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.
What you will do in this role:
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• 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.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Required Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

• Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and 20 years of experience
• Required License: Registered by NBRC; a current North Carolina License issued by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and a current BCLS.
• Preferred License: ACLS, PALS, NRP (Pediatric-Perinatal Specialty)
• Required Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: 2 Years Critical Care

Mission Hospital McDowell is a community hospital with 25+ beds, including
five labor and delivery suites, serving McDowell County. Located in Marion,
North Carolina, we offer many specialties, including family medicine, internal
medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and
walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now McDowell. Five of Mission
Hospital McDowell’s primary care practices have been recognized by the Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services as Rural Health Clinics. We have received
many awards, which include Leapfrog Group Best Performer for pediatric head
and pediatric body CT imaging, and an A grade for Patient Safety. Mission
Hospital McDowell 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.
> “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
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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