**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, 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. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. **What you will do in this role:** + You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. + You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. + You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. + You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. + You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients. + You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. **What qualifications you will need:** + Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date + Basic Cardiac Life Support + State Registered Respiratory Therapist + Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree, or Vocational School Graduate + RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP) No Travel Required No experience Required Years of Experience Are you ready for something exciting? In 2024, Methodist Healthcare will open the doors to its brand-new hospital, Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills! If you live in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, you'll want to take advantage of the elevated level of care this full-service, acute care hospital will offer. With state-of-the-art technology and world-class care, Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills will provide the highest quality of patient care possible. The hospital will be designed with modern aesthetics, providing a comfortable and inviting environment for healing. The hospital's location near Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor makes it easily accessible to the community. Methodist Healthcare is committed to growing and expanding with the ever-changing needs of the community. Methodist Healthcare System is co-owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. Get ready for a new era in healthcare with Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills! 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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Care Practitioner opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.