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    Respiratory Therapist - Laredo, United States - Community Health System

    Community Health System
    Community Health System Laredo, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Join our team Laredo Medical Center's (LMC) Respiratory Department is now hiring a Respiratory Therapist Registered/Certified to work in our thriving department at LMC's 326 bed acute hospital.

    The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. The Respiratory Therapist will be reporting to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. Read a full position description below.


    Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:
    Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.

    Collects and analyzes sputum and blood specimens ( ABG, Capillaries) to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.

    Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment function. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

    A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required; Preferred a minimum of 2 years in the NICU managing patients on HFOV, Ventilators, Sipap's, High Flow Cannulas, and other modalities of oxygen delivery.


    Job Requirements Include:

    Education:

    • Required: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy as a minimum.

    Experience:

    • Required: Able to perform respiratory modalities and function well in various clinical settings.

    Licenses / Certificates:

    • Required: Must be CRT or RRT as defined by the National board of Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C.) and currently licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
    • Required: Current BLS,ACLS,PALS,NRP within 30 days of hire.
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