Respiratory Therapist - Carthage, United States - Ardent Health

Description

OverviewJoin our team as a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Carthage, TX.


Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always.

Here's how we take care of our people:
Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.

Your team is bigger than your department:

UT Health Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital. Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care. Evaluating and making recommendations for services. Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.

Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities:

invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.

Maintaining high standards of professionalism. Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide. Always practices and promotes good public relations.

This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.

QualificationsJob Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program Current BLS Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM corrected of errors

Preferred Job Requirements:
Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred