Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Night FT - McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive respiratory therapies, maintain ventilator and life-support equipment, and provide routine patient assessments.

The role includes ABG procedures, assisting with intubation, and ensuring equipment readiness; candidates must hold Texas RRT licensure, complete NBRC eligibility, and maintain BLS/ACLS; PALS and NRP within six months.

Qualifications

• Must hold Texas RRT license and temporary permit until permanent license is obtained.
• Completion of accredited respiratory program and NBRC eligibility.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications required or to be obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and ensures ventilator and life-support operability.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessment.
• Performs invasive procedures such as ABGs and assists with intubation.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG procedures

Patient assessment

Respiratory equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Respiratory Program

Texas RRT licensing

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS and NRP within 6 months

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Maintains respiratory equipment. assures ventilator and life support equipment are operable. Provide routine respiratory patient assessment. Performs some invasive procedures such as ABGs and will assist with intubation.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care under the guidelines of the Respiratory care Practitioners Act and holds a temporary permit until such permanent (RCP) license is obtained.
• 2. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program for and eligibility through the N.B.R.C. via one of the following:
• a. Certification program either through a traditional or non-traditional program.
• b. Experience: at least one year clinical experience in all modes of respiratory care (credit for course work in school allowed).
• 2. Currently licensed by the state of Texas as RRT.
• 3. Must have and maintain a current BLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• 4. Must have and maintain a current ACLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• 5. PALS and NRP within six (6) months of the hire date and current thereafter. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

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