RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SEASONAL (CRT) (RRT)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. in Eagle Pass, Texas seeks a Seasonal Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory therapy per physician orders, assisting in treatment of pulmonary disorders. The role requires NBRC certification and Texas license.

Seasonal status includes floating to other areas as needed, with weekend and holiday shifts, and no paid time off. Employment terminates eight weeks after start date.

Qualifications

• NBRC certification required.
• Current Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• BLS/CPR certification; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Knowledge of adult and pediatric ventilator applications.
• Ability to maintain patient records and operate respiratory therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Assist physicians in treatment and management of pulmonary disorders.
• Coordinate daily assignments among practitioners.
• Float to other hospital areas as needed to support coverage.
• Be available for weekend shifts (4 per month) and 1 holiday per quarter.
• Seasonal status expires eight weeks from the date of hire.

Skills

Therapy procedures

Ventilator knowledge

Patient records

Adult/Pediatric care

Education

NBRC certification

Texas license

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

NRP within 6 months

High School diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians as per established standards and practices. Assists physicians in the treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Mitigates problems that arise between Respiratory Therapy and other healthcare professionals. Responsible for making daily assignments among other Practitioners.

As a Seasonal RRT, you will not be eligible for any additional add-on pay including but not limited to shift differential, critical pay, charge pay, certification pay, or any other additional differentials that may be implemented in the future.

Stipulations:

• May not have worked for any FDRMC facility for the past 6 months;
• Seasonal CRT/RRT’s will be required to float to other areas where they are deemed competent to work;
• Seasonal CRT/RRT’s will be required to be available to work at least four (4) full week-end shifts per month as needed by the hospital. Week-ends are defined as beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. and ending on Monday at 7 a.m.;
• Seasonal CRT/RRT’s will be required to be available to work 1 holiday per quarter as assigned by the facility which may include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Easter;
• The CRT/RRT Seasonal status will expire eight (8) weeks from the date of this letter, at which time your “temporary” employment will expire.

Benefits:

• As a Seasonal CRT/RRT you are not eligible for paid time off or extended leave back accruals.

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Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Obtained certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner License and Current BLS/CPR certification. ObtainACLS, PALS, and NRP within six months of hire.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an acute setting hospital.

Special Skills, Knowledge: Understands Respiratory Care that includes invasive and noninvasive methods of delivering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures: maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Knowledge in both Adult and Pediatric ventilator applications. At the request of the physician or in case of an emergency situation where a medical provider is unavailable, the Respiratory Therapist may maintain patient airway by use of alternate airway or intubation if necessary.

Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Completion of a traditional or non-traditional program for CRT eligibility. Passed the certification exam administered by National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).