Respiratory Therapist, CRT or RRT

SHIFT

W (8), Th (16), M (16) on call Th & M

Th (8), F (16), Tu (16) on call F & Tu

W (8), Sa (16), Su (16) on call all three shifts

16 shifts: 0600-2230

8 shift (first two): 0600-1430

8 shift (last one): 1400-2230

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a physician and the COO, administers or directs the administering of prescribed cardiopulmonary procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures, and assists in the maintenance, and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment.

ESSENTIAL TASKS/DUTIES

1. Administers or directs the administering of gas and aerosol therapies.
2. Performs bronchopulmonary drainage, assists or instructs patients in breathing exercises.
3. Maintains charts that contain patient's pertinent ID and therapy information.
4. Supervises, performs, and directs arterial punctures and analysis of the blood including maintenance of the blood gas analyzer, quality controls and proficiency testing.
5. Maintains or supervises maintenance and removal of secretions by various methods.
6. Supervises and places patients on mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP and monitors them continuously.
7. Directs and performs pulmonary function testing on patients.
8. Direct and performs holter monitoring on patients to include setting patient up on acquisition module, removing it and analyzing the report.
9. Supervises and performs routine ECG's and prepares them for physical interpretation.
10. Takes call as scheduled and reports within a timely manner (not to exceed 30 minutes).
11. Rotating shifts, float and fill as needed.
12. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have a current TX government ID.
2. Graduate of an approved JRCRTE program.
3. Knowledge of cardiopulmonary equipment.
4. Registered by the NBRC and licensed by the State of Texas.
5. Prior work experience as a RCP, CRT or RRT preferred.
6. Current ACLS Healthcare Provider card required.
7. Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and time management.
8. Must be able to take call with a response time less than 30 minutes.
9. Duties require intermittent walking, sitting, standing, pulling, bending, stooping and reaching to perform tasks and be able to lift objects that may weigh as much as 50 lbs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER