Respiratory Therapist

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver direct patient care under supervision, ensuring compliance with licensure and credential requirements. This role requires proper certification and an associate degree in respiratory care.

You will maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE certifications within required timeframes and participate in varied shifts, including call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• NBRC Credential required; RRT eligible; Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.
• Minimum of Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Provide call coverage as needed by department managers.

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential

Job description

Functions as a direct patient care giver under the supervision of a Supervisor or assigned Team Leader.

Qualifications:

A. Licensure:

Holds a current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

B. Credentials:

Holds a current Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Certified Respiratory Therapist credential accepted (RRT eligible); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred. Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory.

C. Certifications: If Required Check and Initial.

• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
• Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to department.
• STABLE Completion within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialty credentials within 18 months of hire.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A. Ability to perform:

• Heavy lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• Varied work hours and shifts

B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.

C. Provides call coverage when Departmental Managers deem necessary.