Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN Days (57743)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a PRN, day-shift role. Under the direction of the Respiratory Supervisor, the RRT will assess, treat, and manage patients across age groups with pulmonary needs in critical care units.

Requirements include one year of adult/pediatric/neonatal CC respiratory care experience, RRT credential, Texas license, BLS, ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE or obtain within 6 months.

Qualifications

• One year of adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care experience preferred.
• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program (associate's degree).
• Texas license and RRT certification required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE or obtained within 6 months.
• Current BLS certification; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system.
• Provide care in critical care units and function independently with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to quality care through performance improvement activities and accurate documentation.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Supervisor, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The RRT provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.

This is a critical care position and may be assigned to any critical care unit; and must be able to function independently with minimal to no supervision. The RRT contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements

Work Experience

• One (1) year experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certifications required or obtained within 6 months in position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by The American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred.

Education and Training

Must be a graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program (associate's degree) that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Skills

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.