Respiratory Therapist Cert PRN

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health, seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to support diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders. The role involves gas administration, aerosol therapy, blood gas analysis, ventilatory support, airway management, CPR assistance, and patient education.

Candidates should hold an NBRC-CRT credential, an associate degree, and BCLS. The successful hire will join a large health system offering comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• BCLS certification required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT) credential required.
• Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Administer medical gases and aerosol therapy; monitor patient response.
• Operate and maintain respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment; provide mechanical ventilation.
• Document patient care in electronic health records and departmental systems.
• Maintain infection control practices and safety protocols.

Skills

Basic Life Support

NBRC-CRT

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

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.

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general direction of the Manager/Supervisor or designee, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by a physician. Duties include medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, obtaining and analyzing blood specimens, performing patient testing, operating and maintaining various types of respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, providing mechanical ventilation, maintaining artificial airways, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing patient education, monitoring equipment and patient response to therapy. Additional responsibilities include completing patient documentation in the patient and departmental records, to include all computerized documentation. Cleaning equipment and maintaining safety and infection control practices.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support

• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist

• Associate Degree Required

Benefits

Centerpoint 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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