PRN Respiratory Therapist - Growth & People-First Care

UTHealth Quitman Hospital; Quitman (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

UTHealth Quitman Hospital in Quitman, TX is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide technical and clinical respiratory care across the hospital. The role requires staying current with field developments, evaluating services, and maintaining strong didactic and psychomotor skills.

You will work with invasive/non-invasive ventilation, aerosolized meds, oxygen therapy, and bedside pulmonary function tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire and prior to direct patient care.
• Active Texas state certification on hire preferred, recertification upon expiration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
• Keep current with developments in respiratory care.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for services.
• Maintain high level of didactic and psychomotor skills to perform duties.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized meds, breathing exercises, oxygen setup and maintenance.
• Demonstrate professionalism and participate in in-service education.
• Practice good public relations and interact professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

UTHealth Quitman Hospital in Quitman, TX is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide technical and clinical respiratory care across the hospital. The role requires staying current with field developments, evaluating services, and maintaining strong didactic and psychomotor skills.

You will work with invasive/non-invasive ventilation, aerosolized meds, oxygen therapy, and bedside pulmonary function tasks.