Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Trinity Health; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, determine therapies, administer treatments, consult with physicians, and monitor equipment for patients from neonates to geriatrics.

You will operate and troubleshoot respiratory care devices, perform tests like blood gas analysis, CPR involvement, and ensure proper documentation and patient education. This part-time PRN role includes both inpatient and outpatient services with day shift options.

Qualifikationen

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist.
• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the state of Iowa.
• BLS certification within 3 months; ACLS preferred within 1 year.

Aufgaben

• Performs inhaled medication therapy and ventilation therapies as ordered.
• Participates in CPR and assists with intubation and airway management.
• Assembles, troubleshoots, and maintains respiratory care equipment.
• Interprets blood gas and pulmonary function results; reports findings.
• Performs record keeping and medical documentation.
• Provides patient instruction on devices and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Ventilatory support

Medical gas delivery

Ausbildung

Active license as a respiratory care practitioner (Iowa)

Certified Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Employment Type: PRN; works as needed Will complete both inpatient and outpatient services Shift Schedule: Day shift Flexible shift options

Position Highlights and Benefits

Updated RT starting wages Relocation package offered

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

GENERAL SUMMARY

Join the MercyOne Family! As Respiratory Therapist you will perform patient assessment, evaluation for appropriate therapy, administration of therapy, consultation with other health care providers, diagnostic testing, implementation and troubleshooting of equipment and monitoring of patient. These services are provided as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs inhaled medication therapy, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, helium-oxygen therapy, carbon dioxide-oxygen therapy, nitric oxide-oxygen therapy, CPAP therapy, BIPAP therapy, bland aerosol therapy, PEP therapy, high-frequency oscillator therapy, and ventilatory support modalities as ordered by physician.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assists or performs intubation, manages artificial airway, and transport of patients requiring ventilatory support.
• Assembles, manipulates, and troubleshoots Respiratory Care equipment including mechanical ventilators, pulse oximeters, capnometers, aerosol generators, medical gas delivery systems, humidification systems, and mechanical percussors.
• Interprets diagnostic results for feasibility and reports results, to include blood or other body fluid analysis by blood gas analyzer and co-oximeter, pulmonary function screening, pulmonary mechanics studies, end-tidal C02, and pulse oximetry.
• Performs record keeping, billing and medical record documentation functions.
• Provides patient instruction in the use of Respiratory Care devices and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
• Previous Respiratory Therapy experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Prefer ACLS certification within one year of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System's circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.