Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients. This role involves performing all aspects of respiratory care, including diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader. The therapist will respond to emergency situations, maintain competencies for regulatory compliance, administer medication and treatments, report unusual patient conditions, prepare electronic documentation, perform quality control on equipment, utilize resources efficiently, maintain a safe environment, address patient population-specific needs, and participate in Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program
• Possession of current RCP State of Texas License
• Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.
• AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering Pedi.
• AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering NICU.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in hospital respiratory care or related area.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader
• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established policies
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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