Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT nights

AHS - Sherman Medical Center; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AHS - Sherman Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess and render general and advanced respiratory care and diagnostic studies. You will perform therapies such as aerosol humidity therapy, CPT, O2 therapy, IPPB, and patient airway care.

Requirements include graduation from accredited program, TX license as Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), BLS/ACLS, and ability to work with patients of all ages; strong interpersonal and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• NBRC credential (RRT or CRT); RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and renders respiratory care and diagnostic studies.
• Performs therapies: aerosol, humidity, CPT, O2 therapy, pulse oximetry.
• Administers ordered respiratory drugs and manages airway care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Age diverse care

Verbal communication

Education

Graduate of accredited respiratory care program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC credential (RRT/CRT)

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses and renders general and advanced respiratory care/diagnostic studies. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties to include: Aerosol/Humidity Therapy, CPT, pulse oximetry, Incentive Spirometry Therapy, O2 Therapy, IPPB, aspiration of nasal, oral cavities or per artificial airways and administers ordered respiratory drugs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist care program.


• 2. Holds current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed issued by the Texas Medical Board.


• 3. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a RRT or CRT (RRT is preferred).


• 4. BLS/CPR required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.


• 5. ACLS and PALS required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.


• 6. Must be able to care for patients of all age groups.


• 7. General knowledge of computer equipment.


• 8. Ability to use respiratory equipment according to hospital policy and manufacturer specifications.


• 9. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.


• 10. Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families and physicians.