Respiratory Therapist - Clear Lake Campus Respiratory-Pulmonary (36 hours per week) - 72045

Company: The University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

MIN QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one (1) year of employment. Must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Current BLS and ACLS.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs.
SALARY RANGE

$22.85 to $34.27 per hour for this 36 hour per week position.
SPECIFIC JOB RELATED DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients.

* Identifies potential and actual diagnosis/patient care needs and identifies the contraindications and possible complications of patients receiving respiratory care.

* Initiates, evaluates, and reviews respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to appropriate preventive action.

* Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment.

* Maintains oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy equipment inventory and supplies.

* Performs blood gas analysis and respiratory function tests.

* Participates in patient rounds.

* Maintains patient records.

* Provides patient/family respiratory care instruction.

* Assists in training and evaluating students and new employees.

* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Meets periodic UTMB and department specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.

* Performs related duties as required.

PREFERRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Req id: 72045

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