Respiratory Therapist: Pediatric & Neonatal Care Expert

Azza HealthCare Agency; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy to adults, neonates, and pediatric patients, ensuring effective care and patient monitoring.

The role requires clinical competencies, data collection, interpretation of tests, collaboration with physicians, and instruction of allied health students; candidates must hold RCP and RRT licenses and BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy preferred.
• Licenses: Respiratory Care Practitioner license and Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), with renewal within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competencies to deliver respiratory therapy to adults, neonates, and pediatric patients.
• Collects and evaluates clinical data through inspection, auscultation, and review of medical records and lab results.
• Reviews x-ray and radiology reports; discusses patient care with physicians and offers recommendations.
• Explains and monitors patient responses to therapy, performs procedures promptly, and documents all interventions.
• Communicates pertinent information to the healthcare team and inspects equipment for proper function and safety.
• Participates in clinical instruction for allied health students and performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Job description

Azza HealthCare Agency in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy to adults, neonates, and pediatric patients, ensuring effective care and patient monitoring.

The role requires clinical competencies, data collection, interpretation of tests, collaboration with physicians, and instruction of allied health students; candidates must hold RCP and RRT licenses and BLS.