Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Edinburg, TX 78539

Position Type:
PRN

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide clinical support for staff by providing respiratory assessments and therapy recommendations for advanced respiratory diagnosis for the assigned skilled nursing facilities.

• Evaluate effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending modifications to initiate the plan of care for patients with high risk respiratory diagnosis.
• Consult with Director of Nursing, Administrators, physicians, nurses, and other health care workers to recommend a change in RT therapy based on resident evaluation.
• Acute care skills to include: mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, CPAP/BIPAP monitoring.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect residents and employees by adhering to the infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Maintain professionalism and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and maintaining credentialing current BLS and ACLS.
• Develop respiratory skills for nursing staff by developing and conducting in‑service training programs to support respiratory education.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program that complies with federal, state, and local legal and certifications.
• Previous experience working in sub‑acute/long‑term care is preferred.
• License/Certification:
• Maintains a current RRT License in the State of Texas.