Registered Respiratory Therapist

Introduction

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

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, 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

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:

* Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program required.

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state of Texas is required.
• 1 year of experience is a hospital setting is preferred.
• Current BLS Certification is required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred.

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where
_sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience
of a community hospital_. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been
providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the
Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff
members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists
offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are
a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of
Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the
prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA
Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including
Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited
Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most
comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading
provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are
stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care
you need close to home.
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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