Respiratory Therapist

Golden Plains Hospital; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Golden Plains Community Hospital in Texas is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The role includes setting up and operating respiratory care equipment, performing diagnostic tests, and responding to Code Blue situations. On-call shifts and variable hours may apply.

The candidate will work under supervision and must meet NBRC certification, BLS by day one, and ACLS/NRP/PALS within three months. Experience preferred; strong teamwork and patient-age span from neonates to geriatrics are

Qualifications

• Registered or Certified by NBRC.
• BLS required by first day; ACLS, NRP and PALS within three months.
• One+ year of experience preferred.
• Ability to apply protocols and troubleshoot equipment.
• Must pass required exams.
• Care for patients of all ages; neonates through geriatric.
• Demonstrates teamwork, self-direction and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy.
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac testing and document progress.
• Maintain and operate respiratory care and EKG equipment.
• Respond to Code Blue calls and assist with airway management and CPR.
• Maintain CEUs and participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

NBRC certification

BLS certified

Teamwork

CPR/AED

Education

Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Job description

Golden Plains Community Hospital is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. Shifts and hours may vary, and the candidate will also be on call. We offer generous benefits, PTO, relocation bonuses (if applicable), and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Position Summary: The Respiratory Therapist, under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor and upon the request of the Physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care, electrocardiographs, and EEG equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and cardiac diseases and/or illnesses of patients of all ages, from newborn through geriatrics.

Position Qualifications

• Registered or Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Satisfactory completion of training as a registered or certified Respiratory Therapist, or appropriately trained licensed nurse.
• BLS is required by first day of employment. ACLS, NRP and PALS within three months of employment.
• One or more current years of experience preferred.
• Considerable judgment in the application of protocols and procedures. Ability to identify unusual or specific problems, either with patients or equipment.
• Must be able to successfully pass requires exams.
• Must be able to provide care to patients of all ages; neonates through geriatric.
• Demonstrates teamwork, self-direction, and teaching skills.

Essential Functions

Assessing patients and recommending respiratory therapy treatments, planning, preparing and administering respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spiromety, in accordance with established policies and procedures. The therapist must also be able to perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac testing, record patient treatments, response and progress, inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy and EKG equipment. Respond to “Code Blue” calls and assists by maintaining the patient’s airway and performing CPR. Maintains 12 CEU’s per year, and attends Departmental Meetings. www.goldenplains.org