Respiratory Therapist II

Hourly Wage Estimate: 29.72 - 46.60 / hour

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist II? At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Lukes 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist II like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. You will perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and provide care in a variety of clinical environments including critical care, emergency, and acute care settings.

This role includes a strong emphasis on supporting a high-acuity Level IV NICU and PICU/PCVICU, where therapists are essential in managing complex respiratory conditions, advanced ventilator strategies, and post-operative cardiac patients.

You will be empowered to practice with a high degree of autonomy using evidence-based protocols, while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across all patient populations, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients
• Serve as a key clinician in the Level IV NICU, PICU/ PCVICU, and Adult ICU managing high-acuity and complex cases
• Support post-operative cardiac patients requiring advanced cardiopulmonary management
• Perform and manage advanced respiratory therapies, including:
• Invasive and noninvasive ventilation
• High-frequency ventilation including Jet ventilator used a primary ventilator for our small baby protocol
• Airway management and intubation support
• Nitric oxide and specialty gas therapies
• Utilize therapist-driven protocols to assess, initiate, adjust, and wean respiratory therapies autonomously
• Perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures, including ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapies, and pulmonary diagnostics
• Respond to rapid response and code events as a critical member of the resuscitation team
• Maintain clinical excellence through ongoing education and competency validation
• Ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, and operation of respiratory equipment
• Provide education and consultation to physicians, nurses, patients, and families
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes
• Support a culture of patient-centered care, safety, and employee engagement

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