Certified Respiratory Therapist

Description IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity.
We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Certified Respiratory Therapist today with TriCities Hospital.BenefitsTriCities 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 wellbeing401(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 stockFamily 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 moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime 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 BenefitsNote:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Come join our team as an Certified Respiratory Therapist.
We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.
Apply Today!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Respiratory Therapist, you would administer therapy modalities as ordered by physician, performing all aspects of mechanical ventilators (initiation, operation, monitoring, etc) and arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
You would also respond to code blue situations for assigned areas.
• You will assist in transport of ventilator and critically ill patients.
• Verify physician orders prior to therapy treatment.
• Give through, accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end.
• You will enter all patient contacts into appropriate system.
• Perform equipment rounds.
What qualifications you will need:
Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start dateBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start dateState Certified Respiratory Therapy TechnicianTriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915.
We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology.
With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region.
A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care.
Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915.
With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region.
A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care.
Our emergency room is .At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community.
We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist 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.