Respiratory Therapist II

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate : $29.72 - $46.60 / hour

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• $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist II? At HCA HealthONE Swedish, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist II like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under medical direction this position provides for the implementation and coordination of Respiratory Care procedures based upon the Policies and Procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. In addition to the performance of all routine respiratory procedures the Respiratory Practitioner will be responsible for special procedures, within his / her scope of practice, maintaining and improving clinical competence, practicing universal precautions, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and performing any other duties deemed necessary by the shift supervisor. Also provides consultation, collaboration and education to the medical staff, multi-disciplinary care team members, and patients / families. Embrace and consistently demonstrate Swedish Memorable Care initiatives, encompassing both patients and employees.

II. Position Requirements

A. Licensure / Certification / Registration :

NBRC accredited RRT credential or CRT if grandfathered in

Current Colorado Respiratory License

Current BLS, ACLS certifications through AHA or ARC required.

PALS preferred.

NRP preferred

B. Education :

Graduate of AMA accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

C. Experience :

6 months previous experience

D. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

During the first year in the position, the employee will be cross trained to staff the Intensive Care Units, the ED, the Multi-Trauma units, the floors and provide special procedures. The employee must be able to successfully demonstrate competence in staffing the Intensive Care Units, the ED, the Multi-Trauma units, the floors and provide special procedures by successfully meeting the standards outlined in the Orientation Skills Inventory. Must possess and maintain skills to be eligible for staffing in the Intensive Care Units, the ER, the floors, and provide special procedures. Must display effective written and verbal skills in order to communicate in a clear, concise manner with physicians, staff, and patients. Must possess assessment skills, knowledge of respiratory principles & procedures to coordinate and implement appropriate Respiratory Care to patients. Models the behaviors outlined in the Values and Standards including Constant Courtesy, Patient Satisfaction, Teamwork & Respect, Professionalism and Personal Responsibility with all customers, peers and leadership at all times.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.