Respiratory Therapist

Crescent Regional Hospital; Lancaster (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Regional Hospital in Lancaster, Texas, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in accordance with physician orders and department procedures. The role involves ventilator support, blood gas sampling, airway management, and diligent documentation to support patient safety.

The ideal candidate has licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, AMA-approved education, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with at least two years of experience in cardiopulmonary services.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and monitors outcomes.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and airway management.
• Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis with proper precautions.
• Documents data in patient records and maintains department forms and charts.
• Assists with EKGs and relays results to physicians as requested.
• Maintains safety, quality and learning within the department.

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Together, we can make a difference in people's lives and build ahealthier tomorrow.

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Performs EKGs, sends copies to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Attends education inservice programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designatedtime.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time systemcorrectly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 6 staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthlystaff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous qualityimprovement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical businesspractices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as thefocus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in all aspects ofcardiopulmonary services.

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Why Crescent Regional?

At Crescent Regional Hospital, our goal is, and always has been, to cultivate a community ofdoctors, Nursing, and administrators to breathe new life into a previously dying hospital as toprovide a continuum of care for the communities of Lancaster, DeSoto, and all surrounding areas.Unwavening in our vision and determined to not just be a choice in healthcare, but the choice inhealthcare we need to hire the best from the community as to give the best care for thecommunity.

Being of relative size to the communities we serve, both in staff and structure, allows us the ability to collaborate with and learn from one another as a means to provide treatment which is extensive, thorough, and specific to each patient. And because our internal culture is one of recognizing individual strengths and accomplishments, everyone gets their deserved moment to shine. As members of the Crescent Regional Family, we build one another up because we understand when we strive, our patients and community thrive which perpetuates us all into excellence.

We thank you for your interest in seeking employment with Crescent Regional Hospital and look forward to working with you when you become part of the Crescent Regional Family!