Respiratory Therapist

Functions as a direct patient care giver under the supervision of a Supervisor or assigned Team Leader. Qualifications: A. Licensure: Holds a current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). B. Credentials: Holds a current Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Certified Respiratory Therapist credential accepted (RRT eligible); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred. Minimum of Associates Degree in Respiratory. C. Certifications: If Required Check and Initial. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to department. STABLE Completion within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Neonatal Pediatric Specialty credentials within 18 months of hire. VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions A. Ability to perform: Heavy lifting Sustained standing and walking Work under stress Varied work hours and shifts B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases. C. Provides call coverage when Departmental Managers deem necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical Center Hospital