Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN - McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Universal Health Services seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform routine and intensive therapies, manage ventilator and life support equipment, and conduct routine patient assessments. The role requires Texas licensure in Respiratory Care with an RRT, plus BLS, ACLS, and PALS/NRP certifications within six months of hire.

Experience in hospital settings is valued. Compliance with the organization's Code of Conduct and ongoing training are essential for this position.

Qualificações

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas to perform Respiratory Care and hold a temporary permit until permanent license is obtained.
• Must comply with the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct and complete required training.

Responsabilidades

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

Formação académica

High School diploma, GED or higher

Accredited Respiratory Program

Texas RRT license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS and NRP within 6 months

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.
2. 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).

1. Currently licensed by the state of Texas as RRT.
2. Must have and maintain a current BLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
3. Must have and maintain a current ACLS. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
4. 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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