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Respiratory Therapist

UT Health East Texas

#PRN #BLS Certification #ICU #Hospital #Respiratory Therapist #Trauma Center #Stroke Center #Pulse Oximetry #Texas Certification

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist will provide technical and clinical support for respiratory care services across the hospital, which includes maintaining high levels of didactic and psychomotor skills for various modalities. Responsibilities also involve staying current with new developments in respiratory care and evaluating/recommending services.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's degree and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire before providing direct patient care. Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire is preferred.

associate degreeAccuracyConfidentialityProfessionalismRespiratory CarePulse OximetryPulmonary Function TestingAerosolized Medication DeliveryOxygen DeliveryPostural DrainageBreathing ExercisesInvasive Ventilatory CareNon-Invasive Ventilatory Care

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Athens, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Responsibilities

Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.
Always practices and promotes good public relations.
This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Associate's degree BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.