Houston
Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Texas Orthopedic Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Texas Orthopedic 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, • 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. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist 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 Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary services to patients in accordance with accepted respiratory therapy practices and established Departmental and Hospital standards of care. Collaborates with the Director of Laboratory for technical supervision of the I-Stat machine. What you will do in this role: • Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities within the Department., • Maintains high degree of competency in the operation of all equipment in the Department to include trouble-shooting and minor repair., • Assists with the provision of all respiratory services in the department., • Facilitates communication between the Respiratory Therapy and members of the Medical Staff and other Hospital Departments to enhance patient care services., • Performs other related duties as assigned by the appropriate leadership., • Utilizes specialized knowledge of cardiopulmonary principles in the provision of critical care services., • Utilizes specialized knowledge of cardiopulmonary procedures in performing diagnostic studies., • Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory procedures in performing general therapy., • Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory principles in performing general duties., • Bases decision-making on sound principles related to quality of care in the Department., • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide cardiopulmonary services to patients served in relation to growth and development over the life span to identify their requirements relative to population-specific needs., • Utilizes appropriate principles in the provision of direct patient care services., • Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, personnel, and other personnel in the hospital to fulfill position responsibilities., • Prioritizes activities of self and others based on demands for service with ability to perform staffing and coordination of duties when assigned as Shift Supervisor., • Maintains awareness of current developments and trends in the provision of patient care services in the Respiratory Therapy., • Maintains awareness of current hospital and departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities., • Facilitates the development of personnel in the Respiratory Therapy and other hospital departments through the provision of inservice programs related to respiratory therapy., • Alert to the detection of errors in own work with appropriate corrective actions initiated., • Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered., • Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues. What qualifications you will need: • Previous experience in provision of hospital respiratory care services preferred., • Certificate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date, • Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (LCRT), or Licensed Respiratory Therapist, or RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP), or State Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date, • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date, • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date, • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date No Travel Required Opened in 1995, ___ was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with 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. 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. "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 Registered 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.