Respiratory Therapist

Shannon Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients. This role requires thorough clinical assessment, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will show proficiency in monitoring therapy responses, performing procedures, and maintaining equipment while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy.
• Active respiratory licensure and credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy to patients with clinical competency.
• Delivers care to adult/geriatric and neonatal/pediatric populations.
• Reviews medical records, blood gases, and laboratory data to inform care.
• Interprets radiology reports and discusses care with physicians.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Performs procedures timely and in line with standard practices.
• Completes all documentation for respiratory procedures.
• Communicates patient information to the health care team.

Education

Completed accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients.
• Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data.
• Reviews x-ray and radiology reports.
• Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated.
• Explains and monitors patients response to therapy.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient’s condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures.
• Completes documentation for respiratory procedures.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate.
• Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Experience:

• N/A

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the State of Texas
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Required within thirty (30) days of start date