Registered Respiratory Therapist

Description

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Do you have the career opportunities you want as a Registered Respiratory Therapist? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery, part of HCA Healthcare.

• 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 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.
• 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.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We value your knowledge and expertise!

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care 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.

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 4 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT).
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State).
• Certificate.

No travel required.

1 year experience required.

Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care—with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery’s Heartburn Treatment Center.

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