Respiratory Therapst- PRN

Texas Specialty Hospital; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Texas Specialty Hospital provides cardio-pulmonary services in accordance with state practice acts and hospital policy. This per diem role administers and performs direct and indirect services, including pharmacological and diagnostic therapies, to support treatment and rehabilitation as prescribed by a physician.

The position requires excellent communication and teamwork, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and patient care.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) required.
• State licensure in respiratory care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardio-pulmonary services per policy.
• Administer pharmacological and diagnostic/therapeutic agents prescribed by physician.
• Ensure safe and aseptic technique in all procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC credential CRT or RRT

Job description

Respiratory Therapst- PRN# Respiratory Therapst- PRNHot JobAmarillo, TX 79106## OverviewPosition TypePer DiemJob ShiftAny## DescriptionThe Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide cardio-pulmonary services according to the scope of the State Respiratory Care Practice Act and the hospital policy and procedure manuals. The Respiratory Care Practitioner may administer and perform those direct and indirect cardio-pulmonary services, including but not limited to, the administration of pharmacological and diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention pulmonary rehabilitation, and diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician using safe and aseptic techniques.## QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:1. Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Respiratory Care2. Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (i.e., CRT, RRT).3. Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure4. Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English 6. Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safelyCERTIFICATIONS: CRT or RRT, BLS certification, ACLS certification