RRT Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Critical Care

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN. The role administers pulmonary therapies, monitors patient responses, and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to optimize care.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy Program, Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT), BLS, ACLS within 90 days; PALS/NRP may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment.
• Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• Monitors patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.

Skills

Respiratory care

Team collaboration

Emergency care

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN. The role administers pulmonary therapies, monitors patient responses, and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to optimize care.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy Program, Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC credentials (RRT or CRT), BLS, ACLS within 90 days; PALS/NRP may be required.