Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation - Temple • Temple, TX

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, a joint venture with Select Medical, is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Temple, Texas. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The PRN pay rate is $42.00 per hour.

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients and recommends treatment plans, provides prescribed respiratory treatments, educates patients about procedures and equipment, and records and communicates treatment information and patient responses. The role uses respiratory equipment and supports a range of respiratory care procedures in accordance with applicable policies and clinical guidelines.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within six months of hire; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• An active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT is preferred.
• One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment, and provide education for patients being discharged home.
• Conduct physician-prescribed routine treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance; suction patients by applicable methods; and conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays routinely to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Perform pulmonary function studies according to policy, such as NIF and VC.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures according to policy, where applicable, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement.
• Drain the chest using a PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Perform tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Perform arterial punctures according to policy; determine ventilation efficiency; and monitor, record, and report test results where applicable.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free-hand technique and/or a video laryngoscope system where applicable.
• Record pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, including pre- and post-assessments according to policy.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians about the efficiency of therapy administered to patients.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential advancement to full-time opportunities.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and their family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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