Respiratory Therapist

Heart to Heart Hospice•Houston, TX

35d

About The Position

You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide “Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours.” Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones,during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve. Respiratory Therapist

Requirements

Associate’s degree with major in Respiratory Therapy
Six months of experience within in the last two years or completion of a clinical rotation within the last year in critical care/intensive care environment, to include care of respiratory needs of acutely ill patients
Valid state Respiratory Therapist license (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure)
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care
Must have current driver's license

Responsibilities

Maintains patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports respiratory status by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
Meets patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
Works in conjunction with IDG team regarding discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care during IDG.
Timely submission of all documentation
Performance of other duties as required
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures