Respiratory Therapist - $21-27 per hour

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System in San Antonio, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team. You will deliver respiratory care, perform diagnostics, and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires Texas RCP licensure, NBRC CRT/RRT credentials, and current BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 60 days of hire. This is a staff full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program.
• Active Texas license as RCP (RRT/CRT NBRC).
• Must have BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care including diagnostic tests per policy under supervision.
• Responds to emergencies and maintains regulatory compliance.
• Administers medications and treatments; documents results; reports to oncoming staff.
• Performs quality control on equipment and maintains safe environment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

AMA Respiratory Care Program graduate

Texas RCP license (NBRC CRT/RRT)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients.

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
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Some experience in hospital respiratory care or related area.

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.

Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID #2603026381. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist

Benefits

• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance