Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN PEDS
Company: The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities
as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your
current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
The Woman's Hospital of Texas as an RRT in our Pediatric unit,
which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare
services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsThe Woman's Hospital of Texas,
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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our
teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to
work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN in the Pediatric
unit, -where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the
well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want
your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsThe
Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality,
patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and
specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the
scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and
specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the
Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and
therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and
noninvasive mechanical ventilation.What you will do in this role:
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including
breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to,
respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including
oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest
physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will
initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will
notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an
unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure
airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as
required.What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP) issued by the Texas
Medical Board
- RRT license issued by the NBRC
- Associate Degree from an accredited respiratory program
- A minimum of 1 year experience working in a pediatric unit; no
new grads
- This is a night shift position; Must be able to work 6:30 pm -
6:30 amAt , our care philosophy is Woman First. It's in our name,
and it's in our founding mission. Our 420+ bed hospital was founded
in 1976 by 29 physicians who recognized a need in Houston for a
facility focused solely on women in all stages of life. We were the
first women's hospital in Houston and first facility in Texas
dedicated to the health of women and newborns. Today, we are the
state's premier facility dedicated to the health of women and
children offering expertise and an outstanding level of care in
breast health, imaging, gynecology, minimally invasive surgery,
infertility, obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, and pediatrics. We
deliver 800+ babies a month, more than any other hospital in Texas,
and care for more multiple births than any other hospital in the
region. Our Level IV NICU provides the highest level of care for
premature babies and we have the area's only March of Dimes NICU
Family Support program. As a member of HCA Houston Healthcare, the
most comprehensive healthcare provider in the region, we are a part
of a network that delivers stronger, smarter and more accessible
care to women than any other medical system across the Houston
area.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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do
not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA
Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that
provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We
review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status
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