Respiratory Therapist

UT Health East Texas•Pittsburg, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team for a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburg, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. UT Health Pittsburg offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, a sleep lab, swing bed care, 16 physician offices, and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Recertification upon expiration preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.