Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Independence
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Description Do you have the career opportunities as a
Respiratory Therapist you want in your current role? We have an
exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center, a
facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. At CPMC, we want to ensure
your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical,
dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits
including:
-
- Paid Personal Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
- 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of
service)
- Identity Theft Protection discounts
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) How we build better
communities. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.
Do you want to work as a Respiratory Therapist where your passion
for creating positive patient interactions are 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!
Respiratory therapy is best described as the assessment and
treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of
the cardiopulmonary system. Today's respiratory therapists have
demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as
vital members of the healthcare team.Respiratory therapists must
have a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the
cardiopulmonary system and the complex procedures required to
properly diagnose and treat patients, from the very young to the
very old. About this unit:
- We have a culture of teamwork and inclusiveness.
- This is a moderate sized unit with a small family feel.
- Our leaders practice Servant Leadership. Responsibilities:
- Under the general supervision of the RT Manager/Supervisor or
designee, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
ordered by a physician
- Your duties will include medical gas administration, aerosol
therapy, obtaining and analyzing blood specimens, performing
patient testing, operating and maintaining various types of
respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, providing mechanical
ventilation, maintaining artificial airways, assisting with
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing patient education,
monitoring equipment and patient response to therapy
- Your additional responsibilities will include completing
documentation of in-patient and departmental records, cleaning
equipment, and maintaining safety and infection control
practices.
- Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care as an
Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Licensed by the State of Missouri Division of Professional
Registration
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving
certification
- One year of experience as a respiratory Therapist preferred.
Centerpoint Medical Center features the following:
- Features 285+ beds
- Level II Trauma Center (the only one in eastern Jackson County)
with 24/7 Emergency Services
- An accredited Chest Pain Center and a variety of Cardiovascular
Services
- Orthopedic Services including Total Joints and Sports
Medicine
- An accredited Cancer Program and a state-of-the-art Breast
Center with a nurse navigator
- Neuroscience Services for the treatment of brain and spine
disorders as well as injuries
- Women's Services, including the only Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit in eastern Jackson County to provide care for
early or ill newborns and a labor and delivery unit
- Outpatient Services, including a surgery center, advanced wound
care center, sleep disorders center, imaging, rehab and more. HCA
Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical
Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If you are
looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal
growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist
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.
Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Independence , Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN, Healthcare , Independence, Missouri
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