Respiratory Care Practitioner - ADC Respiratory Care Services (Causal up to 19hrs.)(Days)(7a- 7p)

Minimum Qualifications:Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.No minimum experience required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in acute or critical care.JOB SUMMARYProvides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and departmental policies. Performs advanced respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway management, and participation in emergency response activities.Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of licensure and credentialing while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.This classification is maintained for incumbent employees credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical BoardBasic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Preferred:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required by assigned clinical area within defined timeframe.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation