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Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation • Job ID: 4561983
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner II with Methodist Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You'll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You'll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you'll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
General Statement of Duties:
Assess, treats and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and
Other Job-Related Characteristics:
Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line,
facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if
applicable).
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
A. Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical
Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
B. Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
C. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
A. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must
be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department.
Essential Job Functions:
aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters
for treatment.
Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assistsstaff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical
values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
status and works as part of the team to manage the patient's plan of care.
Additional Job Functions:
committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its
goals.
safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to
supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials
encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is
a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any
activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Care Practitioner II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient 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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