Respiratory Therapist | PRN | Days

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide therapies and diagnostic testing per physician orders. Work is day shift, with supervision by department leaders and ongoing in-service training.

The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in Texas, BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS as required, and relevant experience or training. Responsibility includes ventilator management and QA reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas Respiratory Care license current.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications per hire timelines.
• One year certificate with related experience or training.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments.
• Performs diagnostic tests per physician order.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation & BIPAP.
• Collects data for QA and reports faulty equipment.
• Attends in-service training and may precept new hires.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 90 days

NRP within 90 days

PALS within 6 months

Respiratory Care license required

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Medina Regional Hospital 3100 Ave E - Hondo, TX 78861

Position Type: PRN

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Days

Position Purpose

Provides respiratory therapy modalities to patients in accordance with a physician's order and hospital policies and procedures. Provide diagnostic tests on patients in accordance with a physician's order and hospital policies and procedures. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the medical director and technical director of the department. Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, and disabled persons in the hospital. Must have the ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to Standard Precautions and policies and procedures. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers various respiratory therapy treatment modalities, such as: Medication nebulizer treatments by small volume and large volume nebulizer.
• Chest percussion and postural drainage. Incentive spirometry.
• Intermittent positive pressure breathing. Breathing exercises.
• Diaphragmatic breathing. Sputum induction.
• Nasal tracheal aspiration. Arterial puncture.
• Oxygen administration mask. Cannula or oxy hood.
• Initiation of mechanical ventilation & BIPAP and maintenance of ventilation. Performing pulmonary function testing.
• Holter and cardiac event monitoring.
• Collection of data in compliance with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plans. Responsible for reporting faulty equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
• Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.
• Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.
• Will be preceptor to new hires as requested. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• One year certificate from college or technical and six months related experience and/or training; BLS required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 90 days of hire; NRP required within 90 days of hire; PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• In accordance with Senate Bill 1007, June 15, 1985, Texas Legislature, Texas Department of Health certificate to practice Respiratory Care, must be current and must be kept current at all times. Must be Registered or Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Bachelor's Degree related to Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.