Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital in El Paso, TX seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, treat, and manage patients with pulmonary needs in a critical care setting during night shifts.

The role requires NBRC registration, Texas license, ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE within 9 months, BLS, and an Associate's degree in respiratory care; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures preferred.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care License.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications obtained within 9 months in position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification required within 2 years.
• Completion of a two-year CoARC approved respiratory care program (Associate's Degree).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, and diagnose patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system.
• Use medical gases and ventilatory support, humidification, aerosols, medication, and airway management.
• Perform arterial puncture and blood gas analysis; monitor ventilatory volumes, pressures, flows.
• Provide care to patients across ages with age-related needs; work in critical care units with minimal supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

El Paso Childrens Hospital in El Paso, TX seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, treat, and manage patients with pulmonary needs in a critical care setting during night shifts.

The role requires NBRC registration, Texas license, ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE within 9 months, BLS, and an Associate's degree in respiratory care; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.