Certified Respiratory Therapist — Elevate Patient Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

Belton (MO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

retirement plan

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

Belton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our respiratory care team. The role involves diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, blood specimen handling, and ventilatory support. Strong teamwork and patient education are required.

Qualified candidates will hold NBRC-CRT and RRT/RCP-State credentials and must obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
(NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist
Certificate
(RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Responsibilities

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.