- Setup, troubleshoot, and evaluate effectiveness of respiratory support systems in use.
- Setup and monitoring of respiratory therapy equipment and administer therapy to include but not limited to: aerosol, oxygen, chest percussion, positive pressure breathing, lung lavage, breathing exercises transcutaneous oxygen/carbon dioxide monitors, end tidal carbon dioxide monitors, pulse oximeters nitric oxide, nitrogen, heliox therapy equipment and mechanical ventilators.
- Responds to emergency situations to assist or manage respiratory support measures and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and patient transports.
- Monitors patient pulmonary condition and progress, and reports any abnormal findings to shift supervisor and/or nurse.
- Suggest therapeutic modification of care plan to prescribing physician.
- Assist with training of new employees.
- Assist with department's continued quality improvement plan.
- Assist with equipment cleaning / disinfection measures during peak workloads.
- License, Education and/or Experience:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
License to practice Respiratory Care issued by the Texas Medical Board
Certificates, Registrations:Delete category if not applicable. - Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. One year general care experience and/or one year pediatric care experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider (before hire)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within 1 year of hire)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) (within 1 year of hire)
- Perinatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) - Preferred (must attempt within 3 years of hire) and maintained once obtained
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Description
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.Thank you for your interest in joining our team Please review the job information below.
JD Attached*
General Purpose of Job:
The staff respiratory therapist (RRT) is a professional that provides respiratory therapy services to patients within the hospital and complies within the established standards of practice, policies and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The respiratory therapist plans and delivers effective patient care within their scope of practice and within the frame work of Driscoll Health System's vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The practice of the respiratory therapist contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.
Essential functions and behavioral expectations:
