Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT? 's Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

St. David's Medical Center 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 Air Med 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 Benefits

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT like you to be a part of our team.

Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician.

Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy.

• Initiates, monitors andmaintainsmechanically ventilated patients
• Assists with placement of artificial airways
• Performs and documents patient assessment including but not limited to breath sounds, airwaypatencyand cuff pressure at least once per shift
• Verifies and documents ventilator function and patient status q4h minimum
• Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
• Assistsat deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization
• Administers andmonitorsrespiratory care treatments
• Administers therapy according toestablisheddepartmental policy
• Evaluates patient within 2 hours of notification of respiratory therapy orders and initiates as stated
• Instructs patient and family members in proper methods of respiratory therapy
• At end of shift, assures assigned areas are stocked as required
• Responds promptly to treatment needs in Emergency Department
• Respondsimmediatelytoemergencycodes and correctly manages the airway and external compressions
• Respondsimmediatelyto allemergentpatient situations including but not limited to Rapid Response, Stroke Alert,Stemi Alert and Trauma Alert.
• Promptly sets up oxygen new starts per department policy
• Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies
• Records pertinent information in patient’s medical record
• Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions during assigned shift
• Documents patient and family education
• Maintains up-to-date departmental records
• Enters charges per shift for services performed/provided
• Provides oncoming shift with current andaccuratepatient report
• Performs noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests and monitoring
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analyses and communicates…