Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN CRT

Job Summary

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the clinical administration of all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities offered by the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program
• One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred
• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board
• Current credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) before July 1, 2002 (Grandfathered CRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of employment if required by department

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products while following specific parameters for treatment
• Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Collections and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and provide appropriate corrective intervention
• Makes evaluations of patient’s response to therapy by evaluating vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care

Additional Job Functions

• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more