Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN - McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Texas to perform routine and intensive therapy, monitor and maintain ventilator and life support systems, and provide patient assessments. The role includes assisting with intubation and invasive procedures such as ABGs, under standard protocols.

Applicants must hold a Texas RCP license, complete an accredited respiratory program with NBRC eligibility, and maintain current BCLS, ACLS, and within six months PALS/NRP as required.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care (RCP)
• Compliance with hospital policies and Code of Conduct
• NBRC eligibility after accredited respiratory program
• Current BCLS certification per AHA guidelines
• ACLS required; PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure operability of ventilator and life support devices
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessment
• Perform invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Education

High School diploma, GED or higher

Accredited Respiratory Program + NBRC eligibility

Licensed by the State of Texas (RCP)

Tools

ACLS

BCLS

PALS

NRP

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:
   
   
   1. Certification program either through a traditional or non-traditional program.
   
   
   2. 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.

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