Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Therapist with Parkland Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide timely, efficient service, at the appropriate level, to all patients in all settings served by the department. The RRT will have knowledge of Respiratory Therapy procedures and will repair respiratory equipment as needed. The RRT will also provide clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.
Incorporates appropriate assessment, intervention skills, evaluation and equipment use/management in all interactions and delivery of care
Communicates with patients, team members and management in an accurate, timely manner
Reports pertinent, concise information; documents in a complete timely manner; appropriately uses computer charting/ordering
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives; organizes workload; collects/integrates data from multiple sources
Develops and maintains human care relationships; acknowledges the impact illness/hospitalization has on patients and families; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments
Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion; assesses barriers to learning; provides counseling about health behaviors
Applies knowledge of the patient population served; proves age-specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. VS, lab values, assessments, etc)
Collect specimens for blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.
Perform blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.
Perform and document instrument maintenance. Perform quality control according to established procedures. Troubleshoot instruments effectively, when appropriate.
Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction
Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy
What qualifications you will need:
Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care
Actively licensed New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required
American Heart Association BCLS required
American Heart Association ACLS required within 30 days of hire
Benefits
Parkland 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 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
Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare’s trusted network, you’ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire.
With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger.
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.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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.
