Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Part Time Nights

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist, where you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. This part-time role at TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a supportive environment focused on compassionate care. Benefit from a comprehensive rewards package and the opportunity to grow your career in a respected team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• PALS certification within 90 days of employment.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and diagnostic procedures.
• Administer respiratory therapies and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Emergency Response

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified, external candidates!

Shift: Part-Time / 24 hrs. weekly

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. Submit your application for our Pediatric Respiratory Therapist opening with TriStar Centennial Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial 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 other programs.

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.

• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, dependent scholarships).

• Colleague recognition program.

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, leaves of absence).

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to join our team to ensure high-quality, efficient patient care. If you are passionate about patient care, we want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with department requirements, standards of practice, and applicable state regulations. Performs diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate respiratory needs and responses.

• Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication, and chest physiotherapy.

• Assist with artificial airway placement, initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

• Monitor patient responses, notify providers, and intervene as needed.

• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

• Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and ventilation during resuscitation.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

• State Registered Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (LCRT), or RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP).

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility offering medical and surgical programs, including behavioral health, emergency services, heart and vascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorders, and women's services. It is part of TriStar Health and home to various specialized centers and institutes.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities, and healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow." - Jane Englebright, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Pediatric Respiratory Therapist position. We review applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted. We are interviewing and encourage you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.