Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

Shannon Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health in Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused respiratory care across adult and neonatal populations. You will assess, implement, and monitor therapy, review clinical data, and communicate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Therapist program completion, Texas licensure, and BLS; a Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy is preferred. Strong documentation and equipment maintenance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the State of Texas required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist License required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy to patients (adult/geriatric) in a timely and appropriate manner
• Reviews patient records, blood gas values, radiology reports, and communicates with physicians
• Monitors patient response to therapy and documents procedures
• Checks equipment for proper function and cleanliness; troubleshoots as needed
• Participates in clinical instruction of allied health students

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Summary

Performance: Position Specific Essential FunctionsDemonstrates clinical competencies necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients.Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide respiratory care to the adult/geriatric population.Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to neo-natal/pediatric patients.Collects and evaluates pertinent clinical information by inspection, auscultation, and patient review. Review's patient's medical record, history, blood gas values, and other laboratory data.Reviews x-ray and radiology reports.Discusses patient care with physicians and makes recommendations as indicated.Explains and monitors patients response to therapy.Performs respiratory therapy procedures as appropriate to patient's condition in a timely manner and in accordance with conventional practices and procedures.Completes documentation for respiratory procedures.Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the health care team.Checks and inspects equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Troubleshoots blood gas instrumentation and runs quality control as indicated. Adjusts equipment as necessary or reports malfunctioning equipment as appropriate.Participates in the clinical instruction of allied health students.Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation~ Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

PreferredBachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Experience:~ N/A

Certification/Licensure:RequiredRespiratory Care Practitioner license from the State of TexasRegistered Respiratory Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationRequired within thirty (30) days of start date