Reg Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, treat, and manage patients with pulmonary deficiencies under the supervision of RC Supervisor and Medical Director. This critical care role requires independent work in a high-stakes environment.

Required credentials include NBRC registration, Texas licensure, current CPR and ACLS within one year; AMA-approved school graduate for Respiratory Care; experience with adult, pediatric and neonatal

Formación

• Knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Strong understanding of respiratory physiology and clinical interventions.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Provide ventilatory support, humidification, aerosols, and airway management.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and sputum collection; work independently in critical care units.

Conocimientos

Critical care knowledge

Respiratory physiology knowledge

Clinical judgment

Educación

AMA approved school graduate

Descripción del empleo

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso

A Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, under the direction of the specified Shift RC Supervisor, Administrative and Medical Director is responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner uses medical gases and administration apparatus, ventilatory 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 ventilatory 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, may be assigned to any critical care unit; no immediate supervision 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.

Required Skills:

1. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
2. Thorough knowledge of Respiratory physiology and ability to practice good judgment in the implementation of clinical interventions indicated by the patient status.

Required Experience:

A. Work Experience:

Experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal respiratory care procedures preferred.

B. License/Registration/Certification:

1. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
2. Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
3. Current CPR Certification.
4. ACLS Certification within one year of being in the position.

C. Education and Training:

Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care.