Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), FT Days (55930)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Care Supervisor, Administrative and Medical Director, the Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The role involves using medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilatory support, humidification, aerosols, medication, broncho-pulmonary drainage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and airway management for therapeutic patient support. Specific techniques include measurement of ventilatory volumes, pressures, flows, airway care, trach changes, suctioning, sputum collection, arterial puncture, and blood gas analysis. The therapist provides care to patients of varying ages with age-related needs. This is a critical care position, which may involve assignment to any critical care unit, requiring the ability to function independently with minimal to no supervision. The position also contributes to quality care through performance improvement techniques.

Requirements

• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required or obtained within 9 months in position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required within 18 months of hire.
• Completion of a two year CoARC approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree).
• Comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Thorough knowledge of Respiratory physiology and ability to practice good judgment in the implementation of clinical interventions indicated by the patient status.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, control, diagnose, evaluate, and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system.
• Utilize medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilatory support, humidification, aerosols, medication, broncho-pulmonary drainage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and airway management in therapeutic patient support.
• Perform specific techniques including measurement of ventilatory volumes, pressures, flows, airway care, trach changes, suctioning, sputum collection, arterial puncture, and blood gas analysis.
• Provide care to patients of varying ages with age-related needs.
• Contribute to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees