Description 15000 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates Shift Full-Time Nights Do you have the career opportunities as an Respiratory Therapist NICU - Nights you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital, which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Parkridge East Hospital 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. • 401k 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an Respiratory Therapist NICU - Nights where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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 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.
What you will do in this role: • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy. • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. • Assist with placement of artificial airways. • Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation. • Monitor patient for therapeutic response. • Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Qualifications 1 year of experience is highly preferred. NICU experience is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. Associate Degree. National Certification (NBRCTN, Licensure, Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRTRCP-State Respiratory Therapist).
About Parkridge East Hospital Parkridge East Hospital is a 120-bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services, including orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times.
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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 Respiratory Therapist NICU - Nights opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today.
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.
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.