Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Centerpoint Medical Center
Location: Independence
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Description Day shift, 6am-6:30pm. Rotating weekends required.Do
you have the career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory
Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting
opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is
part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.Centerpoint 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 free telemedicine services
and free AirMed 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a Registered 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!RespiratoryTherapy is best described as the assessment
and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction
of the cardiopulmonary system. Today'sRespiratoryTherapists have
demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as
vital members of the healthcare team. You must have a broad
knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and
the complex proceduresrequiredtoproperly diagnoseand treat
patients, from thevery youngto thevery old. -AboutThisUnit: -
- Teamwork is the core of how we operate -
- Engagement of Leadership - Everyone on the team is motivated
and patient focused. -What You Will Do in This Role: -
- Under the general supervision of the RT Supervisor or Team
Leader, 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.
-What Qualifications You Will Need: -
- Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy from an
accredited program required -
- Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from the
State Board for Respiratory Care -
- NBRC RRT -
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS
certification required upon hire -
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS preferred
upon hire -
- ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire. -
- One year of recent clinical experience preferred -is a 285+ bed
hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our
hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to
patients. We remain focused on providing compa -ssionate care and
top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features
for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms,
comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a
Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an
accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total
Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and
Breast Center. We provide Women's Services, a Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services
include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center,
Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA
Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and
surrounding areas.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do
not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA
Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that
provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Registered 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: Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence , Registered Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Independence, Missouri
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