Reg Respiratory Therapist

Driscoll Children's Hospital•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The staff Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services to hospital patients in accordance with standards of practice, policies, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based best practices. The therapist plans and delivers effective care within their scope of practice and supports the health system’s vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The role contributes to a patient-focused, family-centered environment that supports continuity of care and patient transitions. The position is at NCC Level III Spohn South on the night shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered to qualified candidates, with the amount based on experience; relocation assistance is also offered.

Requirements

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
License to practice Respiratory Care issued by the Texas Medical Board.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification before hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of general care experience and/or one year of pediatric care experience.
Perinatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential; must attempt within three years of hire and maintain the credential once obtained.

Responsibilities

Assemble respiratory therapy equipment before patient use.
Set up, troubleshoot, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory support systems.
Set up and monitor respiratory therapy equipment and administer therapies, including aerosol, oxygen, chest percussion, positive pressure breathing, lung lavage, breathing exercises, transcutaneous oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring, end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring, pulse oximetry, nitric oxide, nitrogen, heliox, and mechanical ventilation.
Respond to emergencies by assisting with or managing respiratory support measures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and patient transports.
Monitor patients’ pulmonary condition and progress, and report abnormal findings to the shift supervisor and/or nurse.
Suggest therapeutic modifications to care plans to the prescribing physician.
Assist with training new employees.
Assist with the department’s continuing quality improvement plan.
Assist with equipment cleaning and disinfection during peak workloads.
Transport patients within or outside the hospital.
Volunteer for hospital or community service.
Run and process arterial, capillary, and venous blood gases, and report critical values according to laboratory standards.
Perform bedside intubations under a practitioner’s supervision.
Attend high-risk deliveries and assist the practitioner in evaluating and treating infants as necessary and/or verbally ordered.