Registered Respiratory Therapist Part Time

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Respiratory Therapist position is part-time within the Respiratory Department at Texas Health Alliance. The role involves providing respiratory care to patients, assessing their needs, developing care plans, and performing treatments within the scope of the professional license. Documentation of care and collaboration with other healthcare professionals are key aspects of this position. The department emphasizes a team-based environment, a strong workplace culture, and engaged management.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
NICU experience strongly preferred
RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire
NRP- Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required
NRPA-Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

Nice To Haves

NICU experience strongly preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire

Responsibilities

Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
Other duties as assigned.