Respiratory Therapist

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Wichita
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description $15,000 sign on bonus available for experienced and new grad candidates! Relocation bonuses available! Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Respiratory Therapist!At Wesley Healthcare, 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:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal 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)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 professional like you to be a part of our team. Join us in our efforts to better serve our community!A few responsibilities of our Respiratory Therapist include:
  • Performs therapeutic and diagnostic interventions per RC Policy/Procedure Manual
  • Evaluates and assesses patient's respiratory needs, develops an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
  • Evaluates and assesses patient's ventilatory needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators and technology, both invasive and non-invasive, in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
  • Accurately documents therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications per RC Policy/Procedure manual
  • Assures accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation, use of Supply Scan, Pyxis and departmental supplies
  • Accurately transcribes physician orders in the patient record
  • Assists with training, orientation and instruction of new employees and Respiratory Care students; providing a positive learning environment
  • Assists with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly and functional checks
  • Demonstrates competence and willingness to accept assignments in all areas of the department as requested
  • Performs therapeutic and diagnostic interventions per RC Policy/Procedure Manual
    One of the most experienced and comprehensive medical centers in Kansas! Wesley Medical Center is the hospital of choice for thousands of people in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Their preference for Wesley extends well beyond the high quality medical services Wesley offers. It also includes the spirit of intensive caring that inspires and guides everyone who works at Wesley Medical Center. Wesley Medical Center is an acute care center, level I trauma center and licensed for 760 beds and 102 bassinets. As a leader in overall recommend care, Wesley treats more than 24,000 patients annually and delivers more than 6,000 babies - more than any hospital in a 13 state region! Wesley Healthcare owns and operates Wesley Medical Center, Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER, Wesley Children's Hospital, Wesley West ER, Wesley Derby ER and multiple WesleyCare clinics.If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come 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.Qualifications - ExternalRequired Registration, Licensure or Certification
    • Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
    • Current certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policyRequired Education or Experience
      • Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory TherapyRequired Knowledge and Skills
        • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
        • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
        • Preferred Knowledge and Skills
        • Demonstrated computer skills
          

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