Certified Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics - Military veterans preferred

2024-04-06
Methodist Hospital
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


San Antonio
Texas
78229
United States

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist 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 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)

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) Certified Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics 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 expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), you will perform the daily routine/critical care and diagnostic procedures as ordered by the Physician. Further, you will be responsible for performing basic equipment maintenance, quality control measures, and other administrative, technical, or miscellaneous relevant tasks as might be required. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you. We want you to apply now!

What you will do in this role:

  • You will demonstrate knowledge, clinical application and indications for various Oxygen and Aerosol Therapeutic Regimens
  • You will demonstrate knowledge, clinical application and indications for Airway Pressure Therapy techniques
  • You will demonstrate knowledge clinical application and indications for Chest Percussion and Postural Drainage techniques
  • You will demonstrate knowledge and techniques of patient assessment, including auscultation and Pulse Oximetry
  • You will demonstrate knowledge and clinical application of the Volume Ventilators, both Invasive and Noninvasive Ventilation, and orient to Ventilator used at this facility in first 90 days

What qualifications you will need:

  • Minimum of one year clinical experience, which may have been during student clinical rotation
  • Associate’s Degree from accredited Respiratory Care Program or equivalent
  • Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) authority of National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) authority of Texas Medical Board
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

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).

Since opening in 1998 as the first and only hospital in San Antonio and South Texas designed and built just for children, Methodist Children’s Hospital has set the standard for treating the children of South and Central Texas. The hospital has built a strong reputation for its outstanding pediatric services in many specialty areas including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology and emergency services.

Our new tower is part of a landmark expansion that increased the footprint of the Methodist Hospital campus by 445,000 square feet. It includes 150 rooms and a dedicated children’s imaging department with new, state-of-the art technology. The Level IV NICU, the region’s largest with over 90 beds, has board-certified neonatologists in-house 24/7 to provide the highest level of neonatal care available. The hospital is among the nation’s top three providers of blood and marrow stem cell and cord blood transplants for children and is the largest BMT program in San Antonio. In addition, Methodist Children’s Hospital continues to be nationally recognized for the strongest quality record for patient safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Children’s Hospital under Locations.

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 Certified Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics 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 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.