Certified Respiratory Therapist Part-Time

Description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist Part-Time with Heart Hospital of Austin you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Heart Hospital of Austin family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Certified Respiratory Therapist Part-Time to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy.

• 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 andnursesall pertinent information.

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

• Activelyassiststhe 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.

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