Respiratory Therapist Certified-RRT-The Woodlands

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Respiratory Therapist Certified-RRT-The Woodlands (Nights) Full Time','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','7p-7a','7p-7a','72','72','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-THE WOODLANDS-ST LUKE WOODLANDS','','!*!The
Woodlands Hospital

A primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and
Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services,
diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density
studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and
surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical
affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s
Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

 

Position
Summary:

Provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic
respiratory problems; is knowledgeable in treatment, management, control, and
diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities
associated with the cardiopulmonary system.

 

Position
Responsibilities:

1.    
Administering therapy
modalities which include, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose
inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical
Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy

2.    
Administering medical
gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2.

3.    
Performing ventilation
therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These
therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as
well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures

4.    
Performs physiological
monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy
assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring,
apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry
and sleep apnea assessment

5.    
Performs specialized
procedures which include CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body
mechanics/ambulation

6.    
Document all patient
care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation
system

7.    
Serve as resource or
preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students

8.    
May serve as charge
therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor','!*!Education:

Associate’s
Degree Required.

Must
complete a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

 

Licensure/Certification:

Certified
Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT)

Licensed
Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Texas (RCP)','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139231','CHI St. Luke's Woodlands Hospital','Respiratory Therapist Certified-RRT-The Woodlands (Nights) Full Time

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