Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's•Galveston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.

Requirements

Associate Respiratory Therapy
RT license in state of practice
2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting
2 Year Pediatric experience

Nice To Haves

CRT Preferred
RRT

Responsibilities

Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order
Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)
Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines
Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.