Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Galveston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.

Requirements

• Associate Respiratory Therapy
• RT license in state of practice
• CRT

Nice To Haves

• 2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting
• 2 Year Pediatric experience
• RRT

Responsibilities

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
• Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
• Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree