Respiratory Practitioner II - Thornton Colorado

Company: North Suburban Medical Center
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posted On: 05/07/2024

Description Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.42 - $46.14 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.IntroductionAre 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) Respiratory Practitioner II today with North Suburban Medical Center.BenefitsNorth Suburban Medical Center, 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.Come join our team as a(an) Respiratory Practitioner II. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!Job Summary and Qualifications
  As a Respiratory Therapist, you get the opportunity to help those having issues breathing, whether it be from a blocked passageway, an intense asthma attack, or another life-threatening experience. Respiratory therapy focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of patients breathing and/or other cardiopulmonary issues. - - -
  What you should expect to do in this role: -
  
  • You will perform assessment and therapeutic modalities for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients as ordered or directed by a physician. -
  • You monitor environmental control systems, patients on mechanical ventilation, Bipap, CPAP, and various oxygen support systems. -
  • You will be responsible for maintaining secure and patent patient airway to include performing nasal, nasotracheal, endotracheal and oral suctioning, pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, nebulized medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, and oxygen therapy delivery in various modalities. -
  • You will provide Bag/value/mask ventilation, and other accepted treatments to maintain a patent airway. -
  • You will need to understand pharmacological indications, dosages, and response to adverse drug reactions. -
  • Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response.--- -
    What qualifications you will need for this role: -
    
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -
    • Current Colorado Respiratory License -
    • American Heart Associated or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, PALS required. -
    • NRP certification is required within 3 months of hire during which time the employee will not work in the NICU until NRP certification is obtained. -
    • One to Two years recent Acute Care Experience Preferred -
    • Graduated of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. -
    • Must possess and maintain skills to be eligible for staffing in the Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the ER, floor therapy and provide special procedures.--- -
    • Shift: 6pm-6:30am. (12 hour shifts x 3/week).For nearly 40 years, has served the north metro Denver community at its location in Thornton, Colorado with an unwavering dedication to quality and community. At North Suburban, you'll find the strongest history of quality of any north Denver hospital, and that dedication to quality continues today. We provide labor and delivery services, award-winning emergency care, vital health screenings such as mammograms, cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedic care, robotic surgery, and of course, hospital care. North Suburban also provides advanced wound care and hyperbaric treatments and operates a neonatal intensive care unit for newborns in need.For the children in our community, North Suburban is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and provides kid-friendly emergency room care, and has a dedicated pediatric hospital unit staffed by pediatric doctors and nurse. As an affiliate hospital of HealthONE and HCA Healthcare, North Suburban is part of an internationally known and highly-regarded system of hospitals founded on the mission to serve and deliver on our mission statement: Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of human life.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Practitioner II 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. More...

          

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