Respiratory Therapist - Diagnostic Technician

Respiratory Therapist - Diagnostic Technician

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Job Description: Performs the essential duties and responsibilities and primary functions of a Respiratory Therapist in a diagnostic role, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of assigned patients. Responsible for meeting established standards for the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary care, documentation of activities, managing supplies and equipment and any assigned personnel. Promotes teamwork with physicians and other personnel. Solves practical problems, interprets instructions, demonstrates clinical knowledge and judgment regarding cardiopulmonary care.

Shift and

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; on-call and weekends.

Essential Functions / Performance Expectations:

• Maintains current knowledge of respiratory medications/modalities and administers them in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides accurate, timely and complete documentation in respect to plan of care, assessment and other patient care documentation.
• Works effectively with departmental/hospital computer systems.
• Demonstrates age‑specific competence in caring for patients from various age groups.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development.
• Incorporates continuous performance improvement recommendations into clinical practice.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of CRT (If hired after 10/2005, must obtain RRT within one year of hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, sit stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting limited to 35 lbs for clinical staff and 50 lbs for non‑clinical staff. Must use assisted‑lift device or have another individual assist with lifts over these limits.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Midland, TX $1,641.00-$1,841.00