Clinical Therapist I

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. You will supervise students and new graduates, initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain records, and select and operate equipment.

A solid foundation in respiratory care modalities and adherence to standards is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders; supervise students and new graduates.
• Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Student supervision

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC

Job description

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students and new graduates. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Job Summary

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students and new graduates. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC
• Minimum Work Experience
• No previous experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• State of Texas licensure in Respiratory Care
• Annual renewal of National Board for Respiratory Care active status for therapists subject to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP)
• Graduate Therapists must obtain CRT credentials and then test for RRT credential and NBRC Credential active status within 1 year of graduation. If RRT Credential is not obtained, will be placed into Respiratory Care Practitioner job position until RRT credential is obtained.
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed
• ACLS - completed within six (6) months
• ENPC or PALS - completed within one (1) year
• NRP - completed within one (1) year
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk