Impactful Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) – PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; Live Oak, TX; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) matching

Education support

Fertility and family building benefits

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) PRN to join the team. You will assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders, administering respiratory therapies and monitoring responses as part of a collaborative care team.

You will operate ventilators and related devices, provide emergency airway support, and ensure treatments align with physician orders. Appropriate credentials and licenses are required, with on-time certifications in ACLS/PALS as

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1 year Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Current Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC credential: RRT OR CRT (before 2002)
• BLS upon hire and ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• PALS/NRP within 90 days if department requires.

Aufgaben

• Operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Provide emergency care including artificial ventilation and CPR support.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and interpret values.
• Follow physician orders for treatment type, mode and duration.
• Monitor patient response via vital signs, ABG, pulse oximetry and ETCO2.
• Consult with physicians and staff to adjust plans of care.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory Therapy

RRT Credential

BLS / ACLS

PALS/NRP (if required)

Ausbildung

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) PRN to join the team. You will assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders, administering respiratory therapies and monitoring responses as part of a collaborative care team.

You will operate ventilators and related devices, provide emergency airway support, and ensure treatments align with physician orders. Appropriate credentials and licenses are required, with on-time certifications in ACLS/PALS as