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HCA Houston Healthcare Job Summary and Qualifications
The 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. The Respiratory Therapist supports the facility’s standards of performance and promotes the vision, mission and values of the organization. What you will do in this role
Performs and documents patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administers respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assists with placement of artificial airways. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation. Monitors patients for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record. Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. Responds to emergent patient situations and ensures airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization. Follow Standard Precautions, using personal protective equipment as required. Instruct patient and family members about patient condition and proper methods of respiratory therapy. Serves as a clinical resource. Provides or assists in direct care when appropriate to complex patients. Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress. Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Facilitates needed repairs and preventive maintenance. Performs all other applicable duties as defined in the professional scope of practice and hospital policies. Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.” Qualifications you will need
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner. Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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. About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world‑class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost‑effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally‑recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Women Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR‑accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care 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.
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Respiratory Therapist CRT PRN
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HCA Houston Healthcare Job Summary and Qualifications
The 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. The Respiratory Therapist supports the facility’s standards of performance and promotes the vision, mission and values of the organization. What you will do in this role
Performs and documents patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administers respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assists with placement of artificial airways. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation. Monitors patients for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record. Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. Responds to emergent patient situations and ensures airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization. Follow Standard Precautions, using personal protective equipment as required. Instruct patient and family members about patient condition and proper methods of respiratory therapy. Serves as a clinical resource. Provides or assists in direct care when appropriate to complex patients. Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress. Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Facilitates needed repairs and preventive maintenance. Performs all other applicable duties as defined in the professional scope of practice and hospital policies. Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.” Qualifications you will need
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner. Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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. About HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world‑class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost‑effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally‑recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Women Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR‑accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient‑centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care 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.
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