Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description

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

Heart Hospital of Austin, 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)

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) Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN 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!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.)

• Able to assess patient appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative treatment.

• Able to appropriately change modes of therapy.

• Must be able to prioritize work assignments.

• Must be able to work independently, demonstrating respect for patient’s rights and confidentiality.

• Able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers.

• Documents by exception and communicates to physicians and nurses all pertinent information.

• Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching.

• Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients.

• Administers medications according to hospital policy.

• Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment.

• Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.

• Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies

• Delegates appropriately to staff in keeping with job descriptions, licenses requirements and standards of practice.

• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.

• Participates in developing other staff and affiliating students.

• Maintains and develops own professional competencies.

• Maintains and promotes a team spirit through active cooperation and collaboration.

• Assists in interdepartmental service coordination.

• Actively participates in the Performance Improvement and Utilization Review programs.

• Assumes a role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system.

• Assists staff…