Respiratory Therapist - 7P - Fulltime

Hereford Regional Medical Center; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 7P - Fulltime in Hereford, TX. The role provides cardiopulmonary care under physician orders and departmental policies, focusing on quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

The incumbent will perform oxygen delivery, therapies, ventilator support, arterial blood gas sampling, EKGs, and age-specific care across neonate to geriatric populations, while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Maintains knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment; assesses possible side effects.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments; monitors for adverse effects.
• Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators; handles airway management and suctioning.
• Performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and understands risks.
• Follows department sterilization procedures and documents data in the medical record.
• Performs EKGs and reports interpretations to physicians.
• Adapts care for patients from neonate to geriatric; respects age-specific needs.
• Follows medication rights to minimize errors and ensures patient safety.
• Engages in education and CQI activities; participates in departmental training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains oxygen delivery knowledge and ensures equipment readiness.
• Administers respiratory therapies and monitors patient responses.
• Sets up and monitors ventilators; performs airway management as needed.
• Performs arterial blood sampling for gas analysis and documents findings.
• Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
• Performs and interprets EKGs; forwards reports to physicians.
• Assesses patient age-related needs and tailors treatment accordingly.
• Participates in department education and CQI activities.
• Ensures patient safety and reduces health care errors.

Skills

Oxygen delivery methods

Respiratory therapy administration

Ventilator setup & monitoring

EKG performance & reporting

Age-specific care (neonate to geriatic

Medication safety (five rights)

Patient safety & CQI

Teaching & family involvement

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

Neonatal Resuscitation certification

Job description

Position: Respiratory Therapist - 7P - Fulltime

Location: Hereford, TX

Job Id: 431

# of Openings: 1

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures. Committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of the quality of services delivered. Creates and maintains a culture to continuously improve patient and employee satisfaction.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to and assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning, Patient’s family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.
• Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department manager.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

• Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
• Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.