Respiratory Therapist
Company: Rapides Regional Medical Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Job Description:
Description SHIFT: No WeekendsSCHEDULE: Full-time -Do you have
the career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist you want in
your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. At Rapides Regional we want to
ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive
medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits
including:
-
- Student Loan Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
- Paid Person Leave
- 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of
service)
- Identity Theft Protection discounts
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Our teams are a
committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a
Respiratory Therapist 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! Respiratory therapy is best
described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both
acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
Today's respiratory therapists have demanding responsibilities
related to patient care and serve as vital members of the
healthcare team. Respiratory therapists must have a broad knowledge
of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and the
complex procedures required to properly diagnose and treat
patients, from the very young to the very old. About this unit: -
- The culture throughout the entire hospital is team and patient
focused.
- Everyone on the team are motivated and leadership is committed
to mentoring through career mapping for educational and personal
success.
- Patient safety and satisfaction are our number one priority. -
-Responsibilities:
- Medical Gas Administration and aerosol therapy
- Obtaining an danalyzing blood specimens
- Operating and maintaining various respiratory and
cardiopulmonary equipment
- Maintain artificial airways, provide mechanical ventilation and
assist with CPR as needed
- Provide patient education
- Assess equipment function and monitor patient response to
therapy Qualifications What Qualifications You Will Need:
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current -Louisiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License
(Certified or Registered)
- CPR for Healthcare Providers to be completed within 30 days of
hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be completed within 30
days of hireRapides Regional Medical Center -is an award-winning
328+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana that offers a
wide array of services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care, and
our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical
specialties.At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values
are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining
our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital,
which directly impacts the well-being of your patients, their
families, your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction.
We invite you to learn firsthand what our unwavering commitment to
patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise
can do for your career.HCA Healthcare has been continually named a
-World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere -since 2010. In 2018,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other
uncompensated expenses.If you are looking for an opportunity that
provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Respiratory Therapist 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 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.Notice Our Company's recruiters are
here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we
take your candidate experience very seriously. During the
recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request
financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit
card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters
will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo
Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email,
let us know by clicking -.For questions about your job application
or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option
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