Respiratory Care Practitioner II in San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as an an Respiratory Care Practitioner II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, which is part of the nations 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 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.
401k 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.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an an Respiratory Care Practitioner II where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is 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 Respiratory Therapist, you will play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent predictable scheduling, you will have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.
Your role will include:
Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds, and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating, and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment, ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance, transporting ventilated patients safely, and following all infection-prevention standards.
What qualifications you will need:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
NBRC-RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRTRCP-State Respiratory Therapist Practitioner
Vocational School Graduate or Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree or Certificate or Masters Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required
Years of Experience
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology, and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. Weve recently been named the No. 1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
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 Respiratory Care Practitioner II 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. 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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