Job Details
Profession: Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory
Type: Full Time
Acute Respiratory Therapist
MLR Healthcare (Recruiting) is looking for a dedicated, full-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team at a reputable acute-care hospital in Texas. In this role, you will deliver specialized respiratory care, adhering to established protocols to assist patients in their recovery and enhance their overall respiratory well-being.
Salary Range: $55,654 - $90,583 per year
Key Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist:
- Collaboration with Healthcare Teams: Work alongside physicians and other medical staff to assess patient needs and create personalized respiratory care plans.
- Respiratory Assessments: Perform evaluations to identify patient respiratory needs and develop appropriate treatment interventions.
- Shift Schedule: Night shifts with rotation every other weekend, working three 12-hour shifts per week.
- Environmental Assessments: Review patients' home or work environments and suggest modifications to support respiratory health and independence.
- Documentation and Data Management: Maintain accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA and NIOSH safety standards in the work environment.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Active Respiratory Care license in Texas required.
- Certification Maintenance: Maintain current certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) through the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
- Graduate Therapist Requirements: Must obtain CRT certification and pursue RRT certification within one year of graduation. Those not meeting RRT certification will transition to a Respiratory Care Practitioner role until certification is achieved.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS certification required prior to patient interaction.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Must be obtained within six months.
- Pediatric Emergency (ENPC/PALS): Certification required within one year.
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Certification must be completed within the first year.