Respiratory Therapist Nights Contract $60/hr. StaffFlex Therapist

AdventHealth; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at their facility in Burleson, Texas. The role involves providing critical respiratory care to patients across various age groups while adhering to compliance and delivering high-quality customer service. Qualified applicants must hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, along with relevant certifications, and should be adept in monitoring and adjusting patient care effectively.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine and critical respiratory care under physician direction.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Responds to emergencies including Code STEMI and Code Blues.

Skills

Intubations and airway management

Ventilator management

Arterial line placements

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Nights Contract $60/hr. StaffFlex Therapist

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General Summary

Provides routine, emergent and critical care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

General Summary

Provides routine, emergent and critical care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Schedule: 6:30pm-7am

Shift: Nights

Locations: AdventHealth Huguley

Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols.
• Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and / or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient / ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and capillary blood gases. Places arterial lines. Makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.
• Responds to emergencies including Code STEMI, Rapid Response and Code Blues; establishes and maintains airway, performs CPR.
• Additional services may include: Conscious sedation, pediatrics and labor and delivery.
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Intubations and airway management for all population served
• Ventilator management for all populations served
• Arterial line placements
  
  

Education And Experience Required

Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associates degree or equivalent.

Education And Experience Preferred

• 2 year of critical care experience
  
  

Licensure, Certification Or Registration Required

• Current BLS / ACLS / PALS from American Heart Association.
  
  

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current NRP Preferred.

• A valid license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration (if applicable).
  
  

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: Texas Health Huguley Hospital

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25024154

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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