Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), FT Nights (58067)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Supervisor, the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assesses, treats, manages, controls, and performs diagnostic evaluation and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The CRT provides age-appropriate care to patients of varying ages. This is a critical-care position that may be assigned to any critical-care unit and requires the ability to function independently with minimal to no supervision. The CRT contributes to quality care through performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient-care outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), with an Associate’s Degree.
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certifications, or obtain them within six months in the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, with critical-thinking skills.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory physiology and ability to use good judgment when implementing clinical interventions indicated by patient status.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English sufficiently to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, control, diagnostically evaluate, and care for patients with pulmonary-system deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ varying ages and age-related needs.
• Work in any assigned critical-care unit and function independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Contribute to quality care through performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree