Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN CRT - Nights

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Time off

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase

Fertility benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in Schertz, TX is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN/CRT) to support patient care across the pulmonary services. You will operate ventilators, assess arterial blood gases, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal treatment plans.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS (ACLS within 90 days), and prior therapy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• One year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators and gas administration per treatment parameters.
• Provides emergency care including artificial ventilation and assisting CPR.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and adjusts therapy accordingly.
• Follows physician orders and evaluates treatment requirements and medications.
• Monitors patient response via vital signs, ABG, breath sounds, SpO2 and ETCO2.
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to manage patient care plans.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

BLS/ACLS within 90 days

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN CRT today with Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant.

Benefits

• 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 Consumer Discounts


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships


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


• Colleague recognition program


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


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

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Assess, treats and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

• Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.


• Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.


• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required

1. Required:
   
   
   
   1. A. Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
   
   
   2. B. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
   
   
   3. C. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
   
   
   
   


2. Preferred:
   
   
   
   1. A. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department.
   
   
   
   

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.


• Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.


• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.


• Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.


• Monitors patient's response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.


• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient's status and works as part of the team to manage the patient's plan of care.

Additional Job Functions

• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.


• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.


• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.


• Completes other duties as assigned.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant has been nationally recognized for its record setting kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. It is home to the Texas Transplant Institute and is the largest living donor kidney transplant program in the US. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record - that's 65 more transplants than the second center on the list. In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. It is a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our Sexual Assault Response Team provides a compassionate environment for sexual assault survivors ages 13+, serving as a model for hospitals and agencies all over the world. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant prides itself on providing the highest quality of patient care possible as proven by their consecutive Grade A scores from the Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade survey and ranking in the nation's top quartile for patient experience. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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