Respiratory Therapist - $21-27 per hour

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. The role offers a 40-hour workweek, 8-hour shifts, and a staff employment arrangement with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care to patients, maintain competencies, and document care while following established policies and procedures. Licensure in Texas and NBRC certification are required.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Texas RCP license; CRT or RRT NBRC certification.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP within defined timelines as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Performs all respiratory care duties and diagnostic tests under medical direction.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains regulatory competencies.
• Administers medications and treatments per policies; documents care.
• Reports unusual patient conditions to supervisor; provides handoff reports.

Conocimientos

Respiratory Therapist

Educación

AMA Respiratory Care Program graduate

Descripción del empleo

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

$15,000 Sign-On bonus

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions:

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Responds to emergency situations
• Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established policies
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
• Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
• Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Some experience in respiratory care or related area

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT or RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering Pedi.

AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering NICU.

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Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2603007827. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist (RT)