Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN

HCA Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN for the Aurora location. The role offers a chance to enhance patient care while supporting the respiratory therapy team. Applicants should be enrolled in a respiratory therapy program and equipped with a BLS certification, with the opportunity to grow within the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• 1 year completed of a Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
• 6 months of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist respiratory therapists in providing patient care.
• Perform basic tasks learned in class under supervision.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of respiratory principles

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 21.94 - 29.63 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN? At HCA HealthONE Aurora, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, 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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

This position supports the mission of The Medical Center of Aurora of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical care to meet the needs of the whole person. The Medical Center of Aurora expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

1. Position Requirements:

1. Licensure: None

1. Certifications: BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program required. 1 year completed of a Respiratory Therapy program preferred.

1. Experience: 6 months of previousexperience preferred

1. Special Qualifications: Knowledge of respiratory principles and procedures, hospital supplies, and hospital routines preferred.

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant at The Medical Center of Aurora is defined as a person who is a full-time student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, preferably within the second year. Under supervision of Respiratory Therapists, the assistant performs basic tasks, which have been learned in class and practiced in the school laboratory setting. These tasks have also been practiced with demonstrated competency during clinical rotations at area hospitals. The assistant follows TMCA Departmental Policies and Procedures and performs tasks only after successful passing of theoretical tests and practical competencies, administered by TMCA Respiratory Therapy Department leadership. As the assistant progresses in knowledge and experience, and demonstrates competency in additional skills and proficiencies the job scope will increase accordingly.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than 1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than 400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.