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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT today with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Administers respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician. Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, therapy.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanically ventilated patients

a. Assists with placement of artificial airways (High Risk/Low Volume)

b. Performs and documents patient assessment including but not limited to breath sounds, airway patency and cuff pressure at least once per shift (High Risk/High Volume)

c. Verifies and documents ventilator function and patient status q2h minimum (High Risk/High Volume)

d. Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients (High Risk/Low Volume)

e. Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization (High Risk/ Low Volume)

2. Administers and monitors respiratory care treatments

a. Administers therapy according to established departmental policy (High Risk/High Volume)

b. Evaluates patient within 2 hours of notification of respiratory therapy orders and initiates as stated (High Risk/Low Volume)

c. Instructs patient and family members in proper methods of respiratory therapy

d. At end of shift, assures assigned areas are stocked as required

e. Responds promptly to treatment needs in Emergency Department (High Risk/High Volume)

f. Responds immediately to Dr. Leo codes and correctly manages the airway and external compressions (High Risk/Low Volume)

g. Responds immediately to all emergent patient situations including but not limited to Rapid Response, Stroke Alert, Stemi Alert and Trauma Alert.

h. Promptly sets up oxygen new starts per department policy (High Risk/High Volume)

i. Follows established hospital and departmental infection control policies

3. Records pertinent information in patient’s medical record

a. Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions during assigned shift

b. Documents patient and family education

c. Maintains up-to-date departmental records

d. Enters charges per shift for services performed/provided

e. Provides oncoming shift with current and accurate patient report

4. Performs noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests and monitoring

5. Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and calibration of RC equipment as required

6. Functions as respiratory care protocol assessor

a. Assesses patient per physician-approved criteria (RCP) within 1 hour of receipt of order and documents same (High Risk/Low Volume)

b. Writes correct therapy orders based on accurate triage score in physician’s order sheet under “RCP” (High Risk/Low Volume)

c. Delivers initial therapies as ordered (High Risk/Low Volume)

d. Reassesses patient within established time frame, changing therapy as indicated and documents same (High Risk/Low Volume)

e. Conveys all RCP therapies – initial and changes – to appropriate staff members and documents same in departmental records (High Risk/Low Volume)

7. Employee’s conduct must reflect the Company’s values and commitment to the Code of Conduct ethics and compliance program.

8. Adheres and upholds all service behaviors as listed in the I CARE value commitment and other departmental initiatives.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Certificate

St. David's Georgetown Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare facility located north of Austin, Texas. This medical center features more than 100 patient beds and is known for its Level IV trauma center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center. The hospital’s range of services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and newborn care, rehabilitation, and more.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local nonprofits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT 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.