Respiratory Therapist (CRT) FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures, and to maintain respiratory equipment.

You will assess patients, ensure ventilator and life-support equipment are operable, and assist with invasive procedures such as ABGs and intubation as needed. A Texas license and NBRC eligibility are required, along with BCLS and ACLS; PALS/NRP within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Texas license to practice respiratory care; temporary permit until permanent license obtained.
• Commitment to the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; complete required training and report issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and ensures operability of ventilator and life-support devices.
• Provides routine respiratory patient assessment.
• Performs some invasive procedures such as ABGs and assists with intubation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Respiratory Program completion

NBRC eligibility

Current Texas license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS and NRP within 6 months

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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.
2. 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:

1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
2. 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).
3. Currently licensed by the state of Texas
4. Must have and maintain a current BCLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
5. Must have and maintain a current ACLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
6. 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.