Respiratory Care Pract

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Care Pract you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
Methodist Hospital Northeast which is part of the nation’s leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast, 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._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a(an) Respiratory Care Pract 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 90 days of employment start date

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

No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home
to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for
knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program
offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive
brain and spine care.
We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with
urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an
Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled
crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for
having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our
employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality
Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality
improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association.
The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart
attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We
have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.
> “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 Respiratory Care Pract opening. We
promptly review all applications. Highly 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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