registered respiratory therapist
Company: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: October 5, 2024
Job Description:
Description **NEW PAY RATES** and potential sign-on bonus
IntroductionDo 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 HCA
Florida Kendall Hospital which is part of the nation's leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Florida
Kendall 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.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: 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 are valued? If
you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this
could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertiseJob Summary and QualificationsThe 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:
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including
breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to,
respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including
oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest
physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will
initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will
notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an
unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure
airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as
required.What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
- Associate Degree, or Vocational School GraduateNo Travel
RequiredNo experience Required Years of Experience HCA Florida
Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute
care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn,
surgical, women's and children's services, behavioral health and
diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER
facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the
Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from
HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of
hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and
Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of
Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the
American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the
Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are
one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in
the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education
programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research
hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and
experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical
professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities.
We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a
diverse and friendly community.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
todayWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
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