Reg. Respiratory Therapist

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

A Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, under the direction of a respiratory supervisor, Administrative Director, and Medical Director, assesses, treats, manages, controls, diagnostically evaluates, and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The role uses medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilator support, humidification, aerosols, medication, broncho-pulmonary drainage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and airway management to provide therapeutic support to patients. Techniques may include measuring ventilator volumes, pressures, and flows; airway care; tracheostomy changes; suctioning; sputum collection; arterial puncture; and blood gas analysis.

The therapist provides care to patients of varying ages, attending to age-related needs. This is a critical care position that may be assigned to any critical care unit. The practitioner must function independently with minimal to no supervision. The role contributes to quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient-care outcomes.

Requirements

• Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures, with critical thinking skills for adults and pediatrics.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory physiology and the ability to exercise good judgment when implementing clinical interventions based on 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 and pediatric respiratory care procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, control, and diagnostically evaluate patients with pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Provide therapeutic support using medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilator support, humidification, aerosols, medication, broncho-pulmonary drainage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and airway management.
• Perform applicable respiratory care techniques, including ventilator measurements, airway care, tracheostomy changes, suctioning, sputum collection, arterial puncture, and blood gas analysis.
• Provide care to patients of varying ages while addressing age-related needs.
• Work in an assigned critical care unit and function independently with minimal to no supervision.
• Contribute to quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient-care outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed