Pediatric Respiratory Therapist II – Impact & Growth

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Family benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Pediatrics. You will provide pediatric respiratory care, including ventilator support and diagnostic testing, within standard policies and state requirements.

The role requires Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS on hire, ACLS within 90 days, and preferred pediatric experience. Join a comprehensive benefits program and a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• One year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC credential required or grandfathered CRT status.
• BLS on hire and ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators and other respiratory care equipment while following prescribed parameters.
• Provides emergency care including artificial ventilation and CPR assistance.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and interprets results for appropriate intervention.
• Follows physician orders for treatment, determining type, mode, duration, and medications.
• Monitors patient response via vital signs, ABG values, breath sounds, pulse oximetry and capnography.
• Consults with physicians and nurses to adjust plans of care as patient status changes.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

HCA Healthcare's Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Pediatrics. You will provide pediatric respiratory care, including ventilator support and diagnostic testing, within standard policies and state requirements.

The role requires Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS on hire, ACLS within 90 days, and preferred pediatric experience. Join a comprehensive benefits program and a dedicated care team.