Respiratory Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients. The role involves collecting clinical data, reviewing imaging and lab results, and collaborating with physicians to optimize treatment plans.

Candidates must have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapist program and be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state, with BLS certification within 30 days; a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner in the relevant state with BLS certification within 30 days.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients.
• Gather and assess clinical data through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records and lab results.
• Review x-ray and radiology reports, consult with physicians, and make care recommendations.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Execute respiratory procedures, document actions, and ensure equipment function.
• Communicate with healthcare team and assist in clinical instruction of students.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness, troubleshoot, and perform quality control.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient assessment

Respiratory procedures

Equipment management

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing a variety of respiratory therapy procedures tailored to patients' needs and physical conditions.

Key Duties Include

• Demonstrating clinical competencies to provide respiratory care to adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients.
• Gathering and assessing clinical data through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records and lab results.
• Reviewing x-ray and radiology reports, consulting with physicians, and making care recommendations.
• Monitoring patient responses to therapy and adjusting treatments accordingly.
• Executing respiratory procedures promptly, documenting actions, and ensuring proper equipment function.
• Communicating effectively with healthcare team members and participating in clinical instruction of students.
• Ensuring equipment cleanliness, troubleshooting, and performing quality control.

Qualifications Include

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the relevant state, with BLS certification within 30 days.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.

Skills and experience:

Strong clinical knowledge, ability to assess varied patient populations, and proficiency in respiratory procedures and equipment management.