Reg. Respiratory Therapist

University Medical Center of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the Respiratory department on the night shift. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with pulmonary needs using ventilators, airway management, and chest therapies.

Requires Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and AMA-approved respiratory care education. Prior adult and pediatric experience preferred; ability to work independently in a critical care setting is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care License required and NBRC Registered.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• One year of experience in adult and pediatric respiratory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, manage, and care for patients with pulmonary deficiencies.
• Utilize ventilator support, airway management, and respiratory therapies.
• Perform blood gas analysis and sputum collection as part of patient assessment.
• Provide care to adult and pediatric patients in a critical care setting.

Skills

Ventilator support

Airway management

Blood gas analysis

Sputum collection

Trach changes

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English comprehension

Education

AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care License (Texas)

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Respiratory
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Nights - 1845-0715

A Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, under the direction of a respiratory supervisor, Administrative and Medical Director, assesses, treats, manages, controls, diagnostics evaluates and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. It uses medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilator support, humidification, aerosols, medication, broncho-pulmonary drainage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway management in the therapeutic support of the patient. Specific techniques may also include measurement of ventilator volumes, pressures, flows, airway care, trach changes, suctioning, sputum collection, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. Provides care to patients of varying ages with age-related needs.

This is a critical care position, which may be assigned to any critical care unit. No immediate supervision is required and must be able to function independently with minimal to no supervision. Contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Work Experience:

One year of experience in adult and pediatric respiratory care procedures preferred.

License/Registration/Certification s:

Current Texas Respiratory Care License required.

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Current BLS certification required.

Current ACLS certification required.

Current PALS certification required.

Education and Training:

Graduate of an AMA-approved school for Respiratory Care.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults and pediatrics.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory physiology and ability to practice good judgment in the implementation of clinical interventions indicated by the patient status.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.