Respiratory Therapist

University Health System- San Antonio; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio in Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide a full range of respiratory care to patients of all ages under physician directives.

The position requires an Associate's degree or higher with an NBRC RRT credential and active Texas RCP license, with RRT to be obtained within 90 days for graduates; BLS certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or higher, with a current RRT credential by the NBRC and active RCP with the Texas State Board of Health is required.
• Graduate Therapist must obtain their RRT within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of respiratory care services to patients from neonatal to geriatric under physician directives.
• Ensures prompt and proficient respiratory duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintains good public and working relations with patients and staff.

Education

Associate degree or higher

RRT credential NBRC

Active TX RCP license

BLS certification

Job description

Provides full range of respiratory care services to patients of the University Health. Provides care to any age group from neonatal to geriatric as evidenced by the skill/competency check-offs. Ensures the prompt and proficient provisions of respiratory related duties in accordance with physician directives. Complies with departmental and University Health System's policies and procedures and maintains good public and working relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree, or higher, with a current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care and active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas State Board of Health is required. Graduate Therapist must obtain their RRT within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification is mandatory.