Clinical Therapist I - South

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. You will assume primary responsibility for respiratory care modalities and supervise students and new graduates.

You will initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures, maintain patient records, and operate equipment. Minimum education is Registry Level Respiratory Care Program with NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Input data entry

OSHA/NIOSH compliance

Education

Registry Level Respiratory Care Program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential

Job description

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.

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.