Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

* Now offering increased rates*

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski 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 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.
• 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 Benefits

Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an RRT PRN 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!

The 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 non‑invasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
• Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Respiratory Therapy Degree – AAS or BS.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• One‑year adult critical care experience.
• Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis and oximetry.

Hours:

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Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We are located in Pulaski, Virginia. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute‑care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. As a member of the Lewis Gale Regional Health System network, we provide a full scope of healthcare services.

Our hospital is home to the Lewis Gale Regional Cancer Center Pulaski.…