Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilator equipment, and provide patient assessments. The role includes assisting with invasive procedures like ABGs and intubation support in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas RRT license, maintain BLS and ACLS certifications, and complete PALS/NRP within six months of hire.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED or higher education required.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program and NBRC eligibility.
• Currently licensed by the State of Texas as RRT.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Maintain current ACLS certification.
• PALS and NRP within six months of hire date.

Aufgaben

• Performs routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and ensures ventilator and life support operability.
• Provides routine respiratory patient assessment.
• Performs some invasive procedures such as ABGs.
• Assists with intubation.

Kenntnisse

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Invasive procedures

Patient assessment

Assist intubation

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Respiratory Program

NBRC eligibility

Texas RRT license

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS/NRP within 6 months

Jobbeschreibung

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilator equipment, and provide patient assessments. The role includes assisting with invasive procedures like ABGs and intubation support in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas RRT license, maintain BLS and ACLS certifications, and complete PALS/NRP within six months of hire.