CRT FT Days

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Discounts

Legal counseling

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. You may perform arterial blood gas analyses, ECGs, and pulmonary function testing, with potential for extended hours or on-call duties to ensure patient care.

Qualified candidates will have a AMA-approved program for CRT or RRT, CPR/ACLS certs, and Texas HB licensing steps in progress.

Qualifications

• AMA approved program for Respiratory Technician (CRT) or a 2 year AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a respiratory therapy department Preferred
• Must be a Certified Eligible Respiratory Technician or Certified Respiratory Technician and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate (CRT) or Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate in accordance with the Texas Department of Health (RRT).
• Current CPR and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider upon hire; PALS and NRP from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider certifications required within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care per standards.
• Perform basic and intensive respiratory procedures, ABG, ECG, and pulmonary function testing.
• Possibly work extended hours or on call to ensure patient care.
• Work under supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.

Skills

CRT program

RRT program

1 year experience

CPR/ACLS

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Technician program

AMA approved Respiratory Therapist program

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Type: CRT FT Days

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the CRT/RRT provides comprehensive respiratory care to include basic respiratory care, intensive respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary function testing.

Performs patient care duties consistent with established Departmental and Hospital standards of care. Abides by all rules, directives, policies, and procedures, and performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to require employees to work extended hours or other variations of the usual shift to ensure adequate care of patients and maintain service to the community. Maybe required to take call.

What qualifications you will need:

• Completion of AMA approved program for Respiratory Technician (CRT) or a 2 year AMA approved program for Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a respiratory therapy department Preferred
• Must be a Certified Eligible Respiratory Technician or Certified Respiratory Technician and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate (CRT) or Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist and obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate in accordance with the Texas Department of Health (RRT).
• Current CPR and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider upon hire; PALS and NRP from the American Heart Association for the healthcare provider certifications required within 3 months of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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