Respiratory Therapist/Days

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lubbock, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their Lubbock Heart team. This role involves providing therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care for both inpatients and outpatients. The hospital emphasizes a positive work environment, teamwork, diversity, and values employee contributions, aiming for employees to love their work. As a physician-owned facility, they understand the importance of a well-trained and resourced staff, especially in procedural healthcare where experience is crucial. Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for its employees.

Requirements

Must be registered/and or certified and licensed by the state of Texas in Respiratory Care.
Registration by the National Broad for Respiratory Care (NBRT) or registry eligibility is also required.
Must be BLS Certifies.
Three to Five (3 – 5) years combined clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Prefer ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care for both inpatients and outpatients 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Administer therapeutic medical gases, delivering aerosol therapy, administering prescribed pharmacological medications, and evaluating and reporting the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy to the physician, as well as other health care workers.
Assist with procedures used for long and short-term continuous ventilation, airway management, pulmonary postural drainage or chest physiotherapy, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic testing techniques i.e.: Pulmonary Function testing/Bronchoscopies/EKG/ABG/Exercise and Nocturnal oximetry studies.
Assist with the patient’s oronasal and/or tracheal suctioning.
Keep adequate and accurate records of the patient’s therapy and other department records as required.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit, possessing the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements. Providing the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s department’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and competencies initially and annually.