Respiratory Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Fredericksburg, TX seeks a PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) to deliver high-quality care to acute and critical patients. You will assess pulmonary status, deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies, and document interventions in the EMR.

In this role you collaborate with nurses and physicians, respond to respiratory emergencies, educate patients and families, and ensure adherence to physician orders and safety protocols while maintaining compassionate

Qualifications

• CRT credential and experience in acute/critical care.
• Strong clinical assessment and ventilator management.
• Ability to follow physician orders and adhere to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Perform ventilator management and support respiratory care plans.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, including ABGs and spirometry, as ordered.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and monitor patient status.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and care.
• Document assessment, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary clinicians to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

ABGs

Spirometry

Communication & teamwork

Education

CRT credential

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN) CRT

Provide high-quality respiratory therapy for acute and critical care patients. Assess pulmonary status and deliver oxygen and aerosol therapies in accordance with physician orders.

Key Duties

• Perform ventilator management and support respiratory care plans.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, including ABGs and spirometry, as ordered.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and monitor patient status.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and care.
• Document assessment, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary clinicians to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications & Skills

• CRT credential and experience providing respiratory therapy in acute/critical settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, and ventilator management skills.
• Ability to follow physician orders and adhere to safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including patient/family education.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation.