Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN

HCA Healthcare; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Extern PRN to assist under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. You will support patient care, operate equipment, and document care in the medical record.

The role requires current enrollment or recent graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and BLS within 30 days of start. Benefits and a supportive team environment are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment and supplies per treatment parameters.
• Monitor patient responses (vital signs, oximetry) and report changes to the preceptor.
• Document data in the patient chart following service completion.
• Maintain respiratory care supplies inventory and department cleanliness.

Skills

Patient care support

Documentation

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist Extern PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists in providing patient care within the various common modalities of respiratory care, under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Extern assists staff by caring for patients, maintaining patient records, and ensuring the proper operation of respiratory care equipment, in accordance with the Extern’s documented education and demonstrated competencies, applicable state laws, regulatory requirements, and institutional guidelines. The Respiratory Therapy Extern is currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

• Gathers patient information for basic patient assessments and non-invasive respiratory care activities under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Sets up and operates various types of equipment, medical gas, and disposable medical products used in routine respiratory care activities, following specific parameters for treatment.
• Monitors physiological response to therapy, such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, auscultation, and consults with the preceptor and/or shift supervisor for changes
• Administers respiratory interventions, oximetry evaluations, and completes assigned patient care activities for non-critical patients in accordance with applicable state regulations, demonstrated competency, and organizational policy.
• Teaches and demonstrates respiratory care activities to patients and their representatives.
• Participates in emergency care and resuscitation efforts within the scope of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrated competency.
• Requests assistance/guidance as needed to maintain an environment of safe quality care.
• Disassembles, cleans, assembles, and tests allrespiratory equipment according to department policies and procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintainsan adequate inventory of oxygen gas cylinders in department and patient care areas.
• Performs inventory and replenishes Respiratory Care supplies in designated areas.
• Maintainsa clean, organized, safeenvironment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."

What qualifications you will need

• Currently enrolled (or recently graduated from) in accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

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

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been serving the Hudson, FL community since 1981. As a 392-bed acute care facility and designated Level II Trauma Center, we are home to the nationally