Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - PRN

Select Medical; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for PRN days. The selected candidate will perform essential therapeutic procedures, coordinate patient care, and maintain awareness of respiratory needs, requiring active credentials and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Current state Licensure required.
• ACLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced life support procedures and coordinates patient care plans with healthcare team.
• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures.
• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills.

Skills

Oxygen assessment skills

Bedside assessment skills

Job description

Overview

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital - Temple

Temple, Texas

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN - Days

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.
• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
• Performs basic trachcare including but not limited to routine and emergent trachtube changes.
• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
• BLS certification required
• Current state Licensure required
• ACLS required upon hire

Preferred Experience

• 1 year of related experience preferred