Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care Specialist

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

(Mesa Hills Post Acute) RGV Community Healthcare, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation for patients.

The role includes data collection, care planning, and adherence to hospital policies, with emphasis on patient confidentiality and inter-department collaboration. Qualifications include an Associate Degree, graduation from a respiratory care program, and preferred BS in health care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent in respiratory care.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program.
• BS degree in health care field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule/instructions from supervisor and policies.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Performs focused interview to identify patient needs.
• Assesses signs and symptoms indicating changes in patient condition.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data from health care team.
• Plans outcomes of care for assigned patients.
• Performs interventions per plan and hospital policies.
• Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintains good communication with inter-department staff.
• Keeps patient information confidential and reports violations.

Education

Associate Degree

Graduate of respiratory care program

Bachelor of Science in health care (preferred)

Job description

(Mesa Hills Post Acute) RGV Community Healthcare, LLC. seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and diagnostic evaluation for patients.

The role includes data collection, care planning, and adherence to hospital policies, with emphasis on patient confidentiality and inter-department collaboration. Qualifications include an Associate Degree, graduation from a respiratory care program, and preferred BS in health care.