Respiratory Therapist

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role requires Texas RCP licensure and NBRC credentials. Candidates with RRT eligibility and NBRC credentials are preferred.

Certifications required include ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE within specified timeframes; neonatal specialty credentials within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• Possesses NBRC credential; RRT eligible; RRT credential preferred.
• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential

Texas RCP license

Job description

Position Summary

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

Licensure

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

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.

Certifications: If Required Check and Initial

• 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.