Respiratory Care Practitioner CRT

Methodist Hospital Northeast; Three Rivers (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast in Texas seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will manage devices including ventilators, administer therapies, and collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy Program, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Current Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• NBRC credential: RRT or grandfathered CRT before July 1, 2002.
• BLS required; ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• PALS and/or NRP within 90 days if department requires.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up ventilators and respiratory devices per treatment parameters.
• Provide emergency care including artificial ventilation and CPR.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases; interpret values.
• Follow physician orders and evaluate therapy requirements (type, mode, duration).
• Monitor patient response via vital signs, ABG, oximetry, and ETCO2.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to adjust the plan of care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analysis equipment

Pulse oximetry

End-tidal CO2 monitoring

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will assess, treat and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. You will be responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.

What you will do in this role:

• You will operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
• You will provide emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assist staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• You will collect and analyze arterial blood gases and be able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• You will follow physician orders for treatment and evaluate requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• You will monitor patient's response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• You will consult with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient's status and work as part of the team to manage the patient's plan of care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas
• Must possess a current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) BEFORE July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT).
• Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by department preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Northeast has played a major role in the phenomenal economic growth experienced in northeast Bexar County. With over 232 beds, the hospital offers a full array of services including 24/7 emergency care, open heart surgery, cardiac catheterizations, vascular, neurosurgery, inpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, cancer care, intensive care and inpatient and outpatient surgeries and procedures. It is home to the Joint Replacement Academy offering the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain, as well as a neurosurgical program offering services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center; the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI; and by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. Methodist Hospital Northeast has received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks and the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. The hospital has also been nationally recognized by Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade A.

For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Northeast under Locations.

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