Respiratory Therapist - PRN
Yoakum Community Hospital·Yoakum, Texas
Yoakum Community Hospital·Yoakum, Texas
The Respiratory Therapist provides clinical and critical care, including managing mechanical ventilators and performing diagnostic procedures like blood gas analysis. They are also responsible for patient documentation, equipment sterilization, and collaborating with the clinical team.
Yoakum Community Hospital is proud to offer dedicated healthcare services to our community since 1922!
We believe that teamwork is more important than self-interest.
You will work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your work directly impacts the health of our community.
We invite you to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist, where your expertise can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Care: Conduct routine treatments including IPPB, nebulizers, oxygen delivery, and chest physiotherapy (percussion, drainage, suctioning).
Critical Care: Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators; ensure adequate ventilation during CPR and emergency situations.
Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and EKG/EEG procedures as required.
Patient
Management: Review patient charts, document treatments legibly, and communicate effectively with physicians and the clinical team regarding patient status.
Process, clean, and package RT equipment for sterilization; maintain departmental cleanliness and monitor crash cart supplies.
YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Candidates must hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in the State of Texas. Current certifications in CPR, ACLS, and PALS are required.
Market context
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