RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist Job Mission area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Facility: Mission Regional Medical Center

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Job :

Category: Clinical Tech

Position Type: Per Diem

Shift: Nights

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Overview

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist internally referred to as our RRT. The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population;

in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 17:45 - 06:15

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance benefit plan
401K
Sick leave accrual

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

Deal-breakers: You must have:

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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