Sr. Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Respiratory Care Services (36 hrs per wk) (Days)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs. The Sr. Respiratory Therapist is knowledgeable and skilled in respiratory care and assessment, able to manage unexpected emergency situations effectively, and serves as a preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with a Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or other healthcare-related specialty and three (3) years of experience in respiratory care, to include at least two (2) years of critical care experience OR Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and five (5) years related experience, to include at least three (3) years of recent critical care experience.
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and maintain credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Must maintain licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Must have one (1) specialty credential (i.e. RRT-ACCS, NPS, RPFT, RPSGT, LNFA) or obtain within six (6) months of becoming a Senior Respiratory Therapist.
Must maintain specialty credential while classified as a Senior Respiratory Therapist.
Must have current BLS and ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in pulmonary function testing including but not limited to spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion, arterial blood gases, cardiopulmonary exercising testing, six-minute walks, respiratory pressures, bronchoprovocation, impedance oscillometry, pentamidine treatments, exercise-induce bronchospasm, and bronchoscopy per department policies.
Proficient in analyzer maintenance, calibrations, quality control, CAP surveys and participates in CAP inspection and preparations.
Proficient in Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonary services including but not limited to bronchoscopy assistance, scheduling, orientation, scope maintenance, equipment proficiency, and documentation.
Proficient in time management, and able to flex schedule required for patient care.

Responsibilities

Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients.
Identifies and reviews patient diagnosis/patient care needs, and contraindications and possible complications of patients of performing pulmonary function testing.
Performs pulmonary function testing including but not limited to spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion, arterial blood gases, cardiopulmonary exercising testing, six-minute walks, respiratory pressures, bronchoprovocation, impedance oscillometry, pentamidine treatments, exercise-induce bronchospasm, and bronchoscopy per department policies.
Manages unexpected emergency situations effectively.
Performs analyzer maintenance, calibrations, quality control, CAP surveys and participates in CAP inspection and preparations.
Works independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a department team.
Participates in department meetings, audits, trainings, quality management, inventory control and policy/procedure updates.
Serves as preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students in a multi-disciplinary team.
Assists with Bronchoscopy and Interventional Pulmonary services including but not limited to bronchoscopy assistance, scheduling, orientation, scope maintenance, equipment proficiency, and documentation.
Manages time effectively and is able to flex schedule as required for patient care.
Adheres to assigned work schedule, annual training requirements, internal controls, UTMB Institutional policies, and other job duties as assigned.