Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening
with Research Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a
part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

Research 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 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._
We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN for our team to ensure
that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that
works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like
you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

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 Support must be obtained within 60 months 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)
• Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array
of medical and health clinic services. This includes women’s services offering
obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a
Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City
locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I
Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and
Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas
City and surrounding areas
Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient,
day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat
adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental
illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are
committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of
age or circumstance.
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.
> “There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
> it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
>
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our
Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a
member of our team. We are interviewing 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.
Apply