Respiratory Therapist

UT Health Pittsburg Hospital; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

UT Health Pittsburg Hospital is looking for a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Pittsburg, TX. Responsibilities include providing technical and clinical support for respiratory care services, maintaining professionalism, and staying updated with developments in the field. Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited respiratory care training program, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and clinical support for respiratory care services.
• Keep current with new developments in respiratory care.
• Evaluate and recommend respiratory care services.

Skills

Respiratory care techniques

Patient evaluation skills

Professionalism

Aerosolized medication delivery

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team for a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Pittsburg, TX.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
• Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
• Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
• Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non‑invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set‑up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Attends appropriate in‑service in education both departmental and hospital wide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.