Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Diagnostics Expert

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide therapies and diagnostic testing per physician orders. Work is day shift, with supervision by department leaders and ongoing in-service training.

The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in Texas, BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS as required, and relevant experience or training. Responsibility includes ventilator management and QA reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas Respiratory Care license current.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications per hire timelines.
• One year certificate with related experience or training.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers respiratory therapy treatments.
• Performs diagnostic tests per physician order.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation & BIPAP.
• Collects data for QA and reports faulty equipment.
• Attends in-service training and may precept new hires.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 90 days

NRP within 90 days

PALS within 6 months

Respiratory Care license required

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Medina Regional Hospital in Hondo, TX seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide therapies and diagnostic testing per physician orders. Work is day shift, with supervision by department leaders and ongoing in-service training.

The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional in Texas, BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS as required, and relevant experience or training. Responsibility includes ventilator management and QA reporting.