Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU Temp

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance and certification

Wellbeing program and counseling

Job summary

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is offering PRN opportunities for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the NICU. You will perform critical care procedures, operate respiratory equipment, and support diagnostic testing for patients of all ages.

Work within a patient-focused team, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate plans with physicians and nurses. Required NBRC-RRT, ACLS, BCLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation, and an associate degree.

Qualifications

• RRT eligibility with NBRC certification required.
• ACLS, BCLS, PALS must be obtained within specified timeframes.
• State licensure as Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Perform diagnostic procedures related to cardiopulmonary health.
• Assess patients and interpret results; adjust therapies as needed.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with physicians and nurses.
• Communicate regularly about patient care plans.

Skills

Airway management

Patient assessment

Equipment setup

Critical care

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Cardiopulmonary monitoring

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU TEMP you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Davids North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient focused care team you will be responsible for performing basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.

• You will be responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment
• You will be perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics
• You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care
• You will be able to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatment
• You will exhibit competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction
• You will function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation
• You will communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing