Respiratory Therapist

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist with Parkland Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Parkland Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist will provide timely, efficient service, at the appropriate level, to all patients in all settings served by the department. They will have knowledge of Respiratory Therapy procedures and will repair respiratory equipment as needed, and will also provide clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.

Essential Functions:

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  Incorporates appropriate assessment, intervention skills, evaluation and equipment use/management in all interactions and delivery of care

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  Communicates with patients, team members and management in an accurate, timely manner

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  Reports pertinent, concise information; documents in a complete timely manner; appropriately uses computer charting/ordering

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  Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives; organizes workload; collects/integrates data from multiple sources

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  Develops and maintains human care relationships; acknowledges the impact illness/hospitalization has on patients and families; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments

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  Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion; assesses barriers to learning; provides counseling about health behaviors

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  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)

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  Collect specimens for blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.

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  Perform blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.

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  Perform and document instrument maintenance. Perform quality control according to established procedures. Troubleshoot instruments effectively, when appropriate.

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  Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction

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  Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement

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  Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy

Work Schedule:

Evenings and Nights

What qualifications you will need:

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  Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care

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  Actively licensed New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required

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  American Heart Association BCLS required

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  American Heart Association ACLS required within 30 days of hire

Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center.

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.