RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - BAYLOR
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and critical-care support, including performing complex functions of life-support ventilation systems in accordance with competencies, procedures, and protocols. The role assists in training new employees, mentors certified respiratory therapists, and precepts students. It also maintains the ABG lab in accordance with Joint Commission standards and CLIA, performs and documents prescribed critical-care procedures, and charges for procedures performed. The therapist helps coworkers maintain the required productivity percentage, cleans and returns equipment after patient use, promotes teamwork and exceptional patient and guest experiences, and upholds patient safety and quality.
Requirements
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary physiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood chemistry, and pharmacology, generally acquired through completion of a two-year AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
- Must be a registered respiratory therapist (RRT).
- Must hold a current Alabama respiratory license.
- Approximately six to twelve months of progressively more responsible related work experience.
- Must complete initial and annual competencies.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification is recommended.
- PALS certification is recommended.
- CPR certification is recommended.
Responsibilities
- Assist in training new employees.
- Serve as a reference and mentor to certified respiratory therapists.
- Precept students.
- Perform complex functions of life-support ventilation systems in accordance with competencies, procedures, and protocols.
- Perform daily maintenance of the ABG lab in accordance with Joint Commission standards and CLIA.
- Perform prescribed critical-care procedures, document procedures performed, and charge for procedures performed.
- Assist coworkers in maintaining productivity above 100% year-to-date or as prescribed by senior leadership.
- Gather equipment after patient use, clean it according to manufacturer guidelines, and return it to proper storage.
- Demonstrate and encourage teamwork and exceptional patient and guest experiences.
- Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
- Complete initial and annual competencies and assist with other staff members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
