Certified Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job overview

Certified Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner in New Braunfels, TX. This is an onsite position with a salary not specified. HCA Healthcare is committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care. This role assesses, treats, and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders, and is responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.

What you'll do

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
• Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• Monitors patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Experience

One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

new braunfels

tx

united states

hca healthcare

technicians/assistants

full-time

day shift

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, Wellbeing Support, Time Away From Work, Retirement Resources, Education Support, Fertility and Family Building, Adoption Assistance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Protection, Auto and Home Insurance, Legal Counseling, Identity Theft Protection, Consumer Discounts

About the employer

HCA Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.