Respiratory Therapist PRN

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano•Plano, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients as they recover from illness, injury, or other complex medical conditions. The role involves working cooperatively and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality respiratory care and services. The Respiratory Therapist complies with hospital policies and procedures and adheres to applicable ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The hospital's mission is to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the needs and expectations of its patients. The position offers competitive PRN compensation and the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and recovery.

Requirements

Complete familiarity with duties and scope of practice.
Highly developed observation skills.
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Texas Medical Board
RRT or CRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), as applicable
Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years
CPR required
Healthcare Provider AHA BLS required
Basic to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Able to tactfully communicate with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable and capable of utilizing respiratory equipment including oxygen delivery systems, humidifiers, nebulizers, spirometers, suction equipment, BiPAP/CPAP/AVAPS devices, and equipment related to tracheostomy care.
Provides respiratory care and treatments in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable standards of practice.
Documents respiratory assessments, treatments, interventions, patient response, and other required information in the medical record in accordance with hospital policy.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory care needs.
Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes position responsibilities within specified time constraints.
Ability to effectively educate patients, families and peers.
Professionally interacts with staff, patients, guests, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff and vendors in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful and cooperative.
Adapts to changes necessitated by patient/staff situations.
Seeks assistance as needed.