Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Education: Associated Degree or Graduate of an Accredited Program.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure, Registry, or Certification: Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. Required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) all required within 90 days of hire.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Candidate must be able to work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review physician orders, analyze patients diagnostic test results and provides appropriate therapy based on the patient's current clinical condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by physician.
• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy, prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment. Instructs patients in the use of various respiratory care equipment in a thorough and professional manner.
• Assesses patient response to therapy and coaches the patient to improve technique.
• Documents all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately files all corresponding charges.
• Reports outcomes of therapeutic interventions and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Works willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.
• Takes responsibility and initiative to understand and complete any professional or technical requirements set by DHCHD leadership.
• Incorporates principles and continuous quality improvement in all aspects of clinical care.
• Maintain knowledge of current RT practice and current healthcare information. Fulfills and maintains continuing education requirements as deemed by the State of Texas Health and Human Services and DHCHD.