Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shriners Children's in Galveston, TX, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift to support burn and orthopaedic patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will provide care from admission through discharge under a physician's order, participate in rounds, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold infection control standards while contributing to ongoing care improvements.

Competenze

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent required.
• CRT credential required.
• 2 years ICU respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• 2 years pediatric experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge under a physician's order.
• Communicates patient and departmental information during rounds and other care planning meetings.
• Documents accurate, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines.
• Maintains safe, cost-effective operation of equipment and strict infection control practices.

Conoscenze

RT license in state of practice

CRT

RRT

Pediatric experience

ICU experience

Formazione

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist gets the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.Hours: This night shift position will work 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.Key Responsibilities:Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's orderCommunicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelinesAssures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areasRequired Qualifications:Associate Respiratory TherapyRT license in state of practiceCRTPreferred Qualifications:2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting2 Year Pediatric experienceRRTCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.