HCA Houston Healthcare
Introduction
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.
We invite you to apply for the Respiratory Therapist CRT position at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.
Benefits
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.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the CRT/RRT provides comprehensive respiratory care to include basic respiratory care, intensive respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary function testing. The position will be responsible for the care of patients ages:
What you will do in this role
Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy principles in the provision of critical care services.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring, and patient transport.
Select, assemble, and check mechanical ventilators for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patent airway, adequate humidification and use of appropriate oro‑ and naso‑pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation, and extubation.
Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve spontaneous and artificial ventilation; to include adjustment of PEEP, CPAP, BIPAP, waveforms and weaning parameters.
Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing diagnostic studies.
Perform and evaluate bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
Perform and evaluate blood gas analysis.
Select, assemble, and check manometers and gauges, EKG devices, respirometers, and oximeter monitors for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
Perform quality control procedures for blood gas analyzers.
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑CRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
Associate Degree.
As a full‑service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high‑quality, cost‑effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high‑risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state‑of‑the‑art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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We invite you to apply for the Respiratory Therapist CRT position at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.
Benefits
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.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the CRT/RRT provides comprehensive respiratory care to include basic respiratory care, intensive respiratory care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas, electrocardiograms, and basic pulmonary function testing. The position will be responsible for the care of patients ages:
What you will do in this role
Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy principles in the provision of critical care services.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring, and patient transport.
Select, assemble, and check mechanical ventilators for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of patent airway, adequate humidification and use of appropriate oro‑ and naso‑pharyngeal airways, endotracheal intubation, and extubation.
Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve spontaneous and artificial ventilation; to include adjustment of PEEP, CPAP, BIPAP, waveforms and weaning parameters.
Utilize specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing diagnostic studies.
Perform and evaluate bedside spirometry and pulmonary mechanics.
Perform and evaluate blood gas analysis.
Select, assemble, and check manometers and gauges, EKG devices, respirometers, and oximeter monitors for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions.
Perform quality control procedures for blood gas analyzers.
Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support.
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑CRT) or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
Associate Degree.
As a full‑service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high‑quality, cost‑effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high‑risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state‑of‑the‑art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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