Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN
Company: Centerpoint Medical Center
Location: Independence
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Description Introduction -Do you have the career opportunities
as a Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN 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.BenefitsCenterpoint
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 Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN 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!Job
Summary and QualificationsRespiratory 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. You
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:
- 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
- Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from the
State Board for Respiratory Care
- NBRC CRT
- 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
- This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a
medical or religious exemption is approved). 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-Founder If you are looking for an
opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we
encourage you to apply for our Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN
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 , Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN, Healthcare , Independence, Missouri
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