Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
This role involves providing essential respiratory care to patients. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will review physician orders, analyze diagnostic test results, and administer appropriate therapy based on the patient's clinical condition. This includes performing routine and advanced respiratory therapies, prioritizing patient needs in a dynamic environment, and instructing patients on the use of respiratory equipment. The therapist will also assess patient response to therapy, document all treatments and charges, report outcomes, and collaborate professionally with colleagues and students. A commitment to continuous quality improvement and staying current with RT practices and healthcare information is expected, including fulfilling continuing education requirements.
Requirements
- Associated Degree or Graduate of an Accredited Program.
- No experience required.
- Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire date.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) all required within 90 days of hire.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
Responsibilities
- Review physician orders, analyze patients diagnostic test results and provides appropriate therapy based on the patient's current clinical condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by physician.
- Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy, prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment. Instructs patients in the use of various respiratory care equipment in a thorough and professional manner.
- Assesses patient response to therapy and coaches the patient to improve technique.
- Documents all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately files all corresponding charges.
- Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Works willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.
- Takes responsibility and initiative to understand and complete any professional or technical requirements set by DHCHD leadership.
- Incorporates principles and continuous quality improvement in all aspects of clinical care.
- Maintain knowledge of current RT practice and current healthcare information.
- Fulfills and maintains continuing education requirements as deemed by the State of Texas Health and Human Services and DHCHD.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
