Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT PRN

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off programs

401(k) match

Education support

Family and life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) PRN to join the acute care team and deliver high-quality pulmonary care. You will assess and treat patients, administer therapies, and monitor responses under physician orders.

Operated devices include ventilators and gas administration; emergency care, ABG analysis and collaboration with the care team are required. Licensure, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS within defined timelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program and licensed in Texas.
• NBRC credential as RRT or CRT is required (CRT grandfathered if applicable).
• BLS on hire; ACLS within 90 days of employment. PALS/NRP as needed.
• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred for PRN role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders using respiratory modalities.
• Operate ventilators and devices, administer gases, aerosols and disposable products.
• Provide emergency care including artificial ventilation and CPR support.
• Collect arterial blood gases and monitor values to guide therapy.
• Follow physician orders on treatment type, mode and duration; ensure safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to adjust plans of care.

Skills

Texas license

NBRC RRT/CRT

BLS/ACLS within 90 days

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will be responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.

What you will do in this role:

• You will operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
• You will provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• You will collect and analyze arterial blood gases and be able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• You will follow physician orders for treatment and evaluate requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• You will monitor patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• You will consult with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and work as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas
• 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).
• Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department preferred.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, 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
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, is located conveniently near Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor. The facility is a full service, acute care hospital bringing an elevated level of care to the rapidly growing area of San Antonio and its neighboring communities to the West. The facility offers advanced technology and world-class care in a modern and beautifully designed space – the ideal environment for delivering the high-quality patient care Methodist is known for.