Respiratory Therapist, Supplemental, Nights - Memorial City

Memorial Hermann Health System•Forrest City, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist administers basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to patients with respiratory disorders, including patients in adult and neonatal critical care units. Procedures include arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports. The therapist serves as a resource to RCP I, participates in and leads advanced patient education, and is actively involved in the departmental quality program. The position supports quality patient care and customer service while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and continuous quality improvement. It includes developing respiratory care plans, evaluating treatment results, documenting care, participating in equipment evaluation and continuing education, and adhering to the agreed-upon supplemental schedule.

Requirements

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Current and unrestricted Respiratory Care Practitioner license with the State of Texas.
BCLS certification and at least one of the following: ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Certified Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or CPR Instructor.
Ability to commit to the elected commitment schedule, with flexibility in scheduling and moving within patient care areas when necessary.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; prolonged standing; and frequent walking, stooping, and squatting.
Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, ability to receive oral and written communication, and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment; recognize alphanumeric characters; distinguish colors; and observe physical characteristics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Four years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures, including medical gases, humidifiers, aerosols, arterial blood gases, neonatal procedures, trauma care, and ventilator transports.
Perform respiratory care quality assurance, solve problems, and take appropriate action.
Conduct advanced patient education according to skills check-off requirements.
Follow physicians’ verbal treatment orders when administering drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system; evaluate treatment programs and results and take appropriate action.
Assess patients and interpret arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, hemodynamics, and chest x-rays as indicated by skills check-off.
Develop respiratory care plans, make patient-management recommendations, and serve as a resource to RCP I.
Communicate with professional colleagues, manage time effectively, and complete medical-record and other documentation accurately and efficiently.
Participate in evaluating new respiratory care equipment.
Maintain current respiratory care knowledge through continuing education, in-service training, and journal review.
Conduct interdepartmental and intradepartmental respiratory care in-services at least once a year for patients, staff, the hospital, the system, or the community.
Adhere to the agreed-upon supplemental schedule.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including budget, time, supply, productivity, and service-quality requirements.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.