Respiratory Therapist (CRT) FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. The role maintains respiratory equipment, ensures ventilator and life support devices are operable, and provides routine patient assessments. Invasive procedures such as ABGs and assistance with intubation may be required.

The ideal candidate holds Texas licensure, NBRC eligibility, and current BCLS/ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the Respiratory Care Practitioners Act.
• Temporary permit until permanent license is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment.
• Assures ventilator and life support equipment are operable.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessment.
• Performs invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation.

Skills

Ventilators

Life support equipment

ABG procedures

Education

High School diploma

Respiratory Program completion

NBRC eligibility

Texas license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Ventilators

Life support equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Maintains respiratory equipment. Assures ventilator and life support equipment are operable. Provide routine respiratory patient assessment. Performs some invasive procedures such as ABGs and will also assist with intubation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the guidelines of the Respiratory care Practitioners Act and holds a temporary permit until such permanent (RCP) license is obtained.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program for and eligibility through the N.B.R.C. via one of the following:

• Certification program either through a traditional or non-traditional program.
• Experience: at least one year clinical experience in all modes of respiratory care (credit for course work in school allowed).
• Currently licensed by the state of Texas
• Must have and maintain a current BCLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Must have and maintain a current ACLS Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• PALS and NRP within six (6) months of the hire date and current thereafter. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.