Respiratory Care Practitioner PT Nights - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner PT Nights with TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

TriStar Greenview Regional 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Care Practitioner PT Nights to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:  PT NIGHTS

The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs a variety of technical procedures that require rational independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in performing routine and critical care cardiopulmonary procedures in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Identifies cultural differences and incorporates into care. Utilizes translation services when indicated. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure continuous quality improvement. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission statement. Cares for Neonate/Infant (0-12 months) Pediatrics (1 – 17 years) Adults (18 – 79 years) Elderly (80+ years).

The tasks and responsibilities include:

· Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.

· Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, high flow oxygen devices and bipap vision.

· Collects and analyses arterial blood gas samples.

· Assembles, performs verification check, and operates ventilators.

· Performs EKGS testing and processing for interpretation.

· Performs electrode hook up for Holter Monitoring.

· Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, Bipap, CPAP & high flow unit.

· Performs EEG, PFT, and Bronch Assisting as appropriate.

· Responds to emergency team calls.

· Educates patients and family members on therapy that is provider & on how to use equipment and medication.

· Provides age and culturally appropriate care.

· Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.

· Orients and mentors new staff members.

· Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Provides a safe environment for patient, visitor and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate of approved (A.M.A.) Respiratory Therapy program.

· Preferred NBRC Certification as RRT or CRTT.

· Active KY State Respiratory Therapist licensure.

· BLS. New employees have up to 90 days from date of hire to obtain BLS.

· Ability to perform work that requires prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; frequently lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients; walks with patients; frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderate physical effort lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs.

· Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.

· Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

· Basic computer skills

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Vocational School Graduate
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist, or State Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, TriStar Greenview is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. Home of Kentucky's first CardioMEMS™ HF System, we are also an accredited chest pain center that provides state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients managing heart failure. The facility is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center. 

"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 PT Nights 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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.