Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist 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 Air Med 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)

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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) Certified 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

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), you will administer respiratory care to patients by the attending physician. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy.

• You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanically ventilated patients

• You will administer and monitor respiratory care treatments

• You will record pertinent information in patient’s medical record

• You will perform noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests and monitoring

• You will perform cleaning, preventative maintenance and calibration of respiratory care equipment as required

• You will function as respiratory care protocol assessor

Job Qualifications

Experience

• Acute care hospital experience – preferred

Education

• Graduate of approved Respiratory Certification Program

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license by the State of Texas

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David’s Health Care policy

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as per St. David’s Health Care policy – required within 90 days of hire

St. David’s Medical Center () , part of St. David’s Health Care, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations:
St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin () , and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital () . Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a…