RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist

#REF!•Stephenville, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Resources Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are responsible for obtaining/verifying physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness, reviewing available medical records and obtaining pertinent medical history from patient or family, evaluating each patient using age and diagnosing appropriate assessment tests and measurement. In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment). educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management. maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position. communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues. administer medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines. documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)
RCP – Respiratory Care Practitioner (required)
RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist (required)
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to independent patient care
NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program (required within 90 days)
NRPA – Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (required within 90 days)

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care (preferred)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

Responsibilities

Obtaining/verifying physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness
Reviewing available medical records and obtaining pertinent medical history from patient or family
Evaluating each patient using age and diagnosing appropriate assessment tests and measurement
Using therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment
Determining patient response to treatment and evaluating progress (reassessment)
Educating patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management
Maintaining bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position
Communicating with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues
Administering medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines
Documenting aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines
Documenting assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines