Registered Respiratory Therapist

Join Our Team at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TexasWe are looking to add top talent to our team. Join us in performing Sacred Work!Competitive benefits are offered including:Matched Retirement PlanPaid Time OffComprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!Bonus PotentialSummary/ObjectiveThe CRT is responsible for providing respiratory care services to patients in accordance with accepted respiratory practices. This Clinical position requires skills and experience in respiratory care. The CRT must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.Essential Job DutiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy principles in the provision of critical care services including but not limited to: CPR, Airway Management, and Ventilator Management: initiation, assessment, monitoring, adjustments.Maintains high degree of competency in the operation of equipment in the Department to include trouble-shooting and minor repair.Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing diagnostic studies: bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics, blood gas analysis and electrocardiograms.Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions. Cleans and disinfects equipment per department policy and procedure. Utilizes supplies appropriately and assists with cost containment.Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing general therapy: including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, aerosol medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, volume expansion therapy, IPPB.Assesses, conducts, monitors and modifies prescribed therapy to achieve plan of care goals and recommends adjustments as appropriate based on patient's response to therapy.Required Education and ExperienceAssociates degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC accredited training program. Licenced through the National Board for Respiratory CareRequired License/CertificationsLicensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner on hireBLS within 30 days of hireNRP certification required for NICU Therapists