Respiratory Care Specialist PRN

Description

Medical City AllianceRespiratory Care Specialist

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.

2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Medical City Arlington have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Respiratory Care Specialist PRN you can be a part of change.

BenefitsMedical City Arlington, 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.

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals.

Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Respiratory Care Specialist PRN.

We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RCS / Student will serve as a member of the healthcare team by providing assistance and by caring for the appropriate patient population.

Provide respiratory care, such as electrocardiograms, and, non-invasive therapy, as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices.

Perform a variety of duties relative to non-invasive therapy, cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respiratory therapy equipment and restocking of supplies.

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 assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.

You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.

You will cite indications, contraindications, risks, and benefits for venoarterial and venovenous ECMO support.

You will prepare and operate clinical equipment and circuitry per ECMO policies / procedures.

You will perform all circulatory technical skills with efficiency, accuracy and safety while anticipating, troubleshooting, intervening, and managing crises / emergency situations according to policy and procedure.

What qualifications you will need : Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

High School Graduate / GED

Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• RRT within 90 days after graduation
• RCP licensure by TMB within 90 after graduation

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care.

We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods.

Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high-quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion.

Our team consists of over 1,400 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues.

Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas / Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties.

We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high-quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service.

As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.

There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Care Specialist PRN opening.

Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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.