PRN Respiratory Therapist

Hamilton Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Healthcare System in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Technician to administer prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures and assist with equipment cleaning, maintenance and disinfection. The role supports physicians and the Respiratory Director in delivering quality care across life stages, from neonates to geriatrics.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial blood analysis, ECGs, and routine documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved JRCRTE Program.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Texas license required; CRTT or RRt certification.
• One year experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician preferred.
• Current CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a physician, 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 patient’s airways and removes secretions through various methods.
• Places patients on ventilators and monitors them continuously.
• Performs ECGs and interpretation of results for physicians.
• 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.
• Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Education

JRCRTE Program

Job description

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

JOB 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.

• 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.