RT Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days and Nights RT

Vibra Travels•Tye, TX

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist, and at a physician’s request, the Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness. The role provides care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over in a long-term acute care facility. The therapist administers prescribed respiratory treatments, manages ventilators and participates in ventilator weaning, performs tracheostomy care, and carries out diagnostic studies including blood gas analysis. The position also involves equipment processing and maintenance, patient and caregiver education, documentation, communication with the care team, and compliance with hospital, safety, and privacy policies.

Requirements

State license to practice as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment.
BLS certification upon hire.
Obtain ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Maintain licenses and certifications throughout employment.
Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Documentation of training for testing performed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to adult or geriatric patients aged 18 and over, while respecting each patient’s rights, dignity, and individuality.
Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education provided to patients and caregivers.
Perform physician-prescribed treatments, including hand-held nebulizer therapy, oxygen and humidity delivery, medicinal vapor and gas administration, and chest physical therapy.
Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators for patients unable to ventilate adequately on their own; participate in ventilator weaning according to protocols and physician direction.
Maintain adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubate when necessary.
Document treatments and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, and place MARs in the chart in the proper order.
Provide tracheostomy care and change tracheostomy tubes as necessary according to hospital policy, documenting changes in respiratory progress notes.
Replace tubing, inline suction devices, and suction canisters according to hospital policy and procedure.
Report treatments and patient condition to relief personnel, communicate changes and new orders, and keep the patient’s primary care nurse informed.
Clean, sterilize, package, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment, including ENT/bronchoscope equipment, for transport; verify Cidex OPA functionality using a test strip within the prior 24 hours.
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, including ventilator EST and SST pre-use checks, and document work in the cleaning log.
Make regular rounds, check ventilators at least every four hours and oxygen equipment at least once per shift, fill room humidifiers, change suction canisters daily, and spot-check other respiratory equipment as required.
Perform and evaluate arterial and venous blood gas analysis, demonstrate competency with blood gas devices, and complete annual continuing education related to laboratory practices.
Assist with preparing respiratory care and ventilator patients for physical therapy, ambulation, and transport; store oxygen tanks according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Attend monthly Respiratory Care departmental meetings, general staff meetings, and in-services.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected or actual violations to the Compliance Officer.
Maintain professional conduct and comply with hospital and departmental policies, attendance requirements, exposure-prevention measures, hazardous-material practices, and safety and patient-safety programs.
Recognize potential patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals or interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for work and share it only on a need-to-know basis.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required or assigned.