Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy - Beaumont, United States - CHRISTUS Health

Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for evaluating cardiopulmonary status of patient and 1) recommending plan of care; 2) evaluating patient response to care; 3) revising plan of care, and 4) communicating both verbally and in writing. Responsible for the appropriate administration of Oxygentherapy/aerosol therapy, ventilator care, respiratory treatments, performing diagnostic testing and/or monitoring patients. Educates patients and participates in discharge planning. Responsible for maintaining State and Federal Standards for Diagnostic Testing. Responds to off hour calls when On Standby.
A. Education/Skills
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
College Degree in Respiratory Therapy
B. Experience
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Must maintain a valid Certificate to Practice Respiratory Care issued by the Texas Medical Board.
Current AHA BLS Certification