RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT) (RRT) NIGHT

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, Texas seeks a qualified Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory therapy as ordered by physicians and to assist in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The role requires NBRC certification and a valid Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license, with BLS/CPR.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within six months of hire, and the therapist will coordinate daily assignments and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Requires NBRC certification and Texas license.
• Completion of CRT eligibility program or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians per established standards.
• Assist physicians in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
• Mitigate problems between Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals.
• Make daily assignments among other Practitioners.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Invasive/noninvasive therapy

Team collaboration

Education

NBRC certification

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

CRT eligibility completion

Tools

Ventilator devices

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians as per established standards and practices. Assists physicians in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Mitigates problems that arise between Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals. Responsible for making daily assignments among other Practitioners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians as per established standards and practices. Assists physicians in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Mitigates problems that arise between Respiratory Therapy and other health care professionals. Responsible for making daily assignments among other Practitioners.

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Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Obtained certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License and Current BLS/CPR certification. Obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire. Special Skills, Knowledge: Understands Respiratory Care that includes invasive and noninvasive methods of delivering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures: maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Knowledge in both Adult and Pediatric ventilator applications. At the request of the physician or in case of an emergency situation where a medical provider is unavailable, the Respiratory Therapist may maintain patient airway by use of alternate airway or intubation if necessary. Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a traditional or non-traditional program for CRT eligibility. Passed the certification exam administered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

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