Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

5d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients and performs all aspects of respiratory care, including diagnostic testing of the cardiopulmonary system, according to policy and procedures and under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator, or Team Leader. The role responds to emergencies; administers medications and treatments; monitors and reports unusual patient conditions or reactions; and documents services provided. The therapist also performs quality control on respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers, uses resources effectively, maintains a safe environment, addresses patient population-specific needs, and participates in performance improvement activities.

The position requires graduation from an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program, a current Texas RCP license, and current CRT or RRT certification from the NBRC. Healthcare provider BLS must be active upon hire, with AHA Healthcare Provider BLS required within 60 days. AHA ACLS is required within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role. AHA PALS and NRP are required within 60 days of hire or transfer if covering pediatrics or the NICU, respectively.

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; employee discounts; and voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program.
• Current RCP State of Texas license.
• Current CRT or RRT certification from the NBRC; renewal is required every five years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002.
• Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification on hire from ARC or AHA; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role.
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role if covering pediatrics.
• AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the role if covering the NICU.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in hospital respiratory care or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of respiratory care, including diagnostic testing of the cardiopulmonary system, according to policies and procedures and under the direction of designated department leaders.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain competencies to ensure compliance with regulatory statutes.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established policies.
• Report unusual patient conditions or reactions to the immediate supervisor.
• Prepare electronic documentation of work and services rendered and provide written or verbal reports to oncoming staff.
• Perform quality control on respiratory care equipment, including I-STAT blood gas analyzers.
• Use resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Address patient population-specific needs.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time