Allied - 19443100
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works in a 24-bed ICU, 16-bed ED, 8-bed ED, 16-bed NICU, 40-bed Med/Surg unit, and 25-bed telemetry unit in Bay Area, Texas. The respiratory therapy team has 20 therapists. Day and night shifts each have one supervisor and two to three respiratory therapists. The role includes assessing patients and delivering respiratory therapies across the care areas, including critical care and neonatal stabilization. The therapist uses respiratory equipment including 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, and Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6 devices. The electronic medical record system is Meditech. The dress code is pewter grey scrubs, and rotating weekends are required.
Requirements
- Critical care experience with adults.
- RCP license with the Texas Medical Board.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Level 3 NICU experience.
- Experience using oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, and Vapotherm.
- PALS certification.
- NRP certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and administer therapies, including oxygen and aerosol medication delivery.
- Perform chest physiotherapy.
- Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite.
- Assist with placement of artificial airways.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation.
- Assist at moderate- and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation.
- Serve as a clinical resource and provide education to patients, families, and staff.
- Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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