- You will be responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment
- You will be perform a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics
- You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care
- You will be able to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative respiratory treatment
- You will exhibit competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction
- You will function as a respiratory care protocol assessor by delivering therapy and reassessing patients in a timely manner and maintaining proper and accurate documentation
- You will communicate regularly with physicians and nurses about patient care plans and updates
Respiratory Therapist - Mexia, United States - Onyx Health Care Staffing LLC.
Description
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform the critical care and diagnostic procedures utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases on patients of all ages. As a member of the patient focused care team you will be responsible for performing basic respiratory equipment maintenance, quality control measures and other administrative or technical tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an approved JTCRTE, A.A.A. Program. Associate or higher degree
preferred.
Current certificate from Texas Department of Health/Respiratory Therapy
Practitioner, NBRC
Current BLS and ACLS required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years relevant experience