Respiratory Therapist

Shannon Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health in Big Spring, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory therapy procedures for diverse patient populations. You will assess patients, review medical records and lab data, and coordinate care with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and BLS certification (within 30 days). Experience with neonatal/pediatric and adult care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program is required.
• Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competencies to provide respiratory therapy.
• Provides respiratory care to adult/geriatric populations.
• Provides care to neonatal/pediatric patients.
• Collects and evaluates clinical information from patient records, blood gases, and labs.
• Reviews x-ray and radiology reports and discusses care with physicians.
• Explains and monitors patient responses to therapy.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate and documents them.
• Checks and inspects equipment for proper function and quality control.
• Maintains communication of patient information with the healthcare team.
• Participates in clinical instruction of allied health students.

Education

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Performs respiratory therapy procedures on patients with a variety of needs and physical abnormalities.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • 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