Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN - McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and intensive therapy, manage ventilators and life-support equipment, and conduct routine patient assessments. The role includes invasive procedures such as ABGs and assisting with intubation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas RRT license, have completed an accredited respiratory program, and maintain BLS and ACLS; PALS/NRP within six months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as an RRT.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Program and eligibility through the NBRC.
• Current BLS, ACLS, with PALS/NRP within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and intensive respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain and ensure operability of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and life-support devices.
• Provide routine respiratory patient assessments.
• Perform invasive procedures such as ABGs and assist with intubation.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited respiratory program completion

Texas RRT license

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

PALS/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

• 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.
• 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

• 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:

• Certification program either through a traditional or non-traditional program.
• Experience: at least one year clinical experience in all modes of respiratory care (credit for course work in school allowed).
• Currently licensed by the state of Texas as RRT.
• Must have and maintain a current BLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Must have and maintain a current ACLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• 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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