Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Methodist Hospital Texsan; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO and family leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Texsan in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to assess and treat patients with pulmonary disorders. You will administer respiratory care modalities, monitor responses, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program, current Texas license, and NBRC credential (RRT or CRT before 2002).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• 1-year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Must possess a current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC credential as RRT or grandfathered CRT before 2002.
• BLS required at hire; ACLS within 90 days of employment.
• PALS and/or NRP within 90 days if required by department.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up devices such as mechanical ventilators and other respiratory care modalities.
• Provide emergency care including artificial ventilation and CPR assistance.
• Collect and analyze arterial blood gases and interpret results.
• Follow physician orders for treatment type, mode and duration.
• Monitor patient response via vital signs, ABG, pulse oximetry, ETCO2.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and health care professionals to manage care.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

1-year Respiratory Therapy experience preferred

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas)

RRT or CRT NBRC credential (before 2002)

BLS upon hire

ACLS within 90 days

PALS/NRP within 90 days if required

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT today with Methodist Hospital Texsan.

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

Methodist Hospital Texsan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is the first hospital in San Antonio to receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Chest Pain Certification. We have also received the Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence award – the highest recognition a hospital can receive. Our excellence extends to our ICU which was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. Our Level IV trauma emergency service is a leader in San Antonio in patient experience and efficiency. Our 30 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit has received the Rehabilitation Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission. Methodist Hospital Texsan has also been recognized by Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 3 years in a row and was a recipient of the 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey. For more information please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Texsan under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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