Registered Respiratory Therapy

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description IntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapy with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsHCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, 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 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.
  
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
  
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: 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 HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Respiratory Therapy to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and QualificationsPerforms designated duties related to planning, coordinating and delivery of respiratory care and other patient care services to ensure optimum patient care in a safe environment. Directs the respiratory practitioners and technicians when appropriate.What qualifications you will need:Education: Completion of a two-year Associate of Science respiratory care program or Equivalent. Must have credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.PREFERRED EDUCATION: Completion of a four-year respiratory care program with a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care. License/Certification: American Red Cross or American Heart Association (BLS OR BCLS, and ALS OR ACLS) Course Completion and Certification. RRT, Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Department of HealthTraining and Experience: One year of clinical practice in respiratory care in an acute care hospital setting. Advanced credentials in one or more of the following: NBRC Specialty (pediatric/neonatal or pulmonary function), NRP or PALS (preferred)This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women's services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of 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. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
  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.
  "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 Registered Respiratory Therapy 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.

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