PRN Respiratory Therapist

Hamilton County Hospital District; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton HealthCare System in Hamilton, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures under physician supervision. The role includes patient ventilation, testing, and charting within the Respiratory Therapy department.

The ideal candidate has JRCRTE program completion, current CPR, and Texas CRTT/RRt certification, with preferred experience in pediatric and geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved JRCRTE program.
• Licensure: Texas license required and CRTT or RRt certification.
• CPR training current.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures on patients.
• Performs pulmonary function testing.
• Administers gas and aerosol therapy and IPPB therapy.
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis of blood.
• Maintains airway and removes secretions; supports ventilated patients.
• Performs ECGs and interpretation of results for physicians.
• Provides care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Assists with cleaning, maintenance and sterilization of equipment.
• Enters procedures in medical records and assists with charges.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary equipment knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Graduate of JRCRTE program

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: HAMILTON, TX 76531, HAMILTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Respiratory Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a physician and the Director of Respiratory, administers prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures and assists in the cleaning, maintenance and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• A. Under direction of a physician, performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures on patients.
  
  
  
  • a. Performs pulmonary function testing.
  
  
  • b. Administers gas and aerosol therapy and IPPB therapy.
  
  
  • c. Performs arterial punctures and analysis of blood
  
  
  • d. Maintains patient’s airways and removes secretions through various methods.
  
  
  • e. Places patients on ventilators and monitors them continuously.
  
  
  • f. Performs ECGs and interpretation of results for physicians.
  
  
  • g. Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  
  
  • h. Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
  
  
  
  


• B. Assists in the cleaning, maintenance and sterilization of respiratory therapy equipment.
  
  
  
  • a. Performs minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and reports problems to the Director.
  
  
  • b. Sterilizes equipment using different types of sterilization procedures.
  
  
  • c. Arranges for equipment required and returns it to equipment area after use and sterilization.
  
  
  
  


• C. Maintains files and prepares documents and reports as required.
  
  
  
  • a. Enters respiratory therapy procedures in the patient’s medical record.
  
  
  • b. Prepares records and patient charges as directed.
  
  
  • c. Assists with the maintenance of statistics and other information for department reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A. Education: Graduate of an approved JRCRTE Program.


• B. Personal job-related skills: Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment. Effective oral and written communication skills.


• C. Licensure, registry or certification: Certified as a CRTT or RRt and a Texas license required


• D. Experience
  
  
  
  • a. Prior Work Experience: One year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred.
  
  
  • b. Technical Training: Current CPR training.
  
  
  
  


• E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing, walking, bending and reaching when providing patient care. Pushing and pulling of equipment lifting of supplies up to 25 pounds and occasional heavy lifting or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS

• A. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.


• B. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.


• C. Interacts with Medical Staff members on a continuous basis.


• D. Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handing potentially infectious materials.


• E. Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Healthcare System.