Registered Respiratory Therapist

Requirements

• Education:
  
  Associated Degree or Graduate of an Accredited Program.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• Licensure, Registry, or Certification:
  Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. Required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire date. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) all required within 90 days of hire.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
  Candidate must be able to work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

• Review physician orders, analyze patients diagnostic test results and provide appropriate therapy based on the patient's current clinical condition. If appropriate, implements approved protocols as directed by physician.
• Perform routine and advanced respiratory therapy, prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment. Instruct patients in the use of various respiratory care equipment in a thorough and professional manner.
• Assess patient response to therapy and coach the patient to improve technique.
• Document all treatments and therapies given, any supplies used and accurately file all corresponding charges.
• Report outcomes of therapeutic interventions and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Work willingly and professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.
• Takes responsibility and initiative to understand and complete any professional or technical requirements set by DHCHD leadership.
• Incorporate principles and continuous quality improvement in all aspects of clinical care.
• Maintain knowledge of current RT practice and current healthcare information.

Fulfills and maintains continuing education requirements as deemed by the State of Texas Health and Human Services and DHCHD.