Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job OpportunityShift: 18:00 - 06:00Unit InformationLocation: Bay Area, Corpus Christi, TXBeds: 24 Bed ICU, 16 Bed Emergency Department (ED), 8 Bed ED, 16 Bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 40 Bed Medical/Surgical, 25 Bed TelemetryStaff: 20 Respiratory TherapistsStaffing DetailsDay Shift: 1 Supervisor, 2-3 Respiratory TherapistsNight Shift: 1 Supervisor, 2-3 Respiratory TherapistsPatient Ratios: Not applicableEquipmentThe following types of equipment are used within the unit:840980V60VapothermHamilton MR1C1C6Hiring ProfileRequired Skills:Critical care experience with adults (mandatory)Preferred Skills:NICU Level 3 experienceUse of Oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, VapothermPALS and NRP certificationsTypical ProceduresRespiratory Therapists will perform a variety of procedures, including:Patient assessmentAdministering therapies, including oxygen and aerosol medication deliveryChest physiotherapyAssisting with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suitePlacement of artificial airwaysInitiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical ventilationTransporting ventilator-dependent patientsResponding to emergent patient situations with airway management and adequate ventilation during resuscitationAssisting with moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitationProviding education regarding respiratory therapy to patients, families, and staffSetting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipmentRequired CertificationsRCP license with Texas Medical BoardRRT with National Board for Respiratory CareACLSBLSAdditional InformationFloating Areas: Doctors Regional Medical Center RT DepartmentDress Code: Pewter Grey ScrubsWeekends and On-Call: Rotating weekendsNumber of Positions: 1