Job Description

Description

SHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Are you passionate about delivering superior, patient-centered care? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Registered Respiratory Therapist today at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.  

 

At Portsmouth Regional, we want to ensure we meet your needs. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:  

·         Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

·         Paid Personal Leave

·         401(k) (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  

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?  Join the Portsmouth Regional Hospital family! We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here! 

What would you do in this role?

As a Respiratory Therapist, you would administer therapy modalities as ordered by physician, performing all aspects of mechanical ventilators (initiation, operation, monitoring, etc) and arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.  You would also respond to code blue situations for assigned areas.    

                                                               

·         You will assist in transport of ventilator and critically ill patients.

·         Verify physician orders prior to therapy treatment.

·         Give through, accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end.

·         You will enter all patient contacts into appropriate system.

·         Perform equipment rounds.

 

Requirements:

·         State Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

·         Respiratory Therapy Degree – AAS or BS

·         Basic Life Support Certification and ACLS.   

·         One-year adult critical care experience.  

·         Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis and oximetry.  

 

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a 220-bed facility, where you will find caring extends to both our patients and our colleagues.  We are committed to each other because when we work together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.  Please visit  .

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