Respiratory Therapist RRT
Company: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
Location: Brandon
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Description IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment
where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for
our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening with HCA Florida South Tampa
Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the
HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsHCA Florida South Tampa 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.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a(an) Respiratory
Therapist RRT for our team to ensure that we continue to provide
all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into
our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works
hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition
like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want
you to apply!Job Summary and QualificationsThe 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 noninvasive mechanical
ventilation.We are currently looking for an ambitious Registered
Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. As our
Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate the respiratory needs of
your patients. You will also develop and implement the Respiratory
Care Plan for your patients. We are an amazing team that works hard
to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like
you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next
step in your career.Your duties and responsibilities may include:
- You will be responsible for the application and operation of
acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term
mechanical ventilation.
- You must be self-directed in the absence of the full-time Team
Leader.
- You will maintain all department and hospital records and enter
accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as
given.
- You will perform your procedures with care and empathy for our
patients.Requirements:
- Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure
- American Heart Association BLS health care provider required.
ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
- Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the
Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and
moving equipment.
- 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.
What you will do in this role:
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including
breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct
diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to,
respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including
oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest
physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will
initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will
notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an
unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent
patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure
airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as
required.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start date
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
- Associate DegreeFor over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa
Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We
provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery,
outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled
colleagues, it's no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The
over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint
Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral
Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General
Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital
and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the
best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe
excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the
type of meaningful work you'd like to be a part of, we hope you'll
consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital. HCA Healthcare has
been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA
Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery
of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses."Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care,
our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients,
communities and healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our
purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright,
PhD, RN CENP, FAAN Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing
Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you
to apply for our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. We promptly
review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be
directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing
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.
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