Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for evaluating cardiopulmonary status of patient and 1) recommending plan of care; 2) evaluating patient response to care; 3) revising plan of care, and 4) communicating both verbally and in writing. Responsible for the appropriate administration of Oxygen therapy/aerosol therapy, ventilator care, respiratory treatments, performing diagnostic testing and/or monitoring patients. Educates patients and participates in discharge planning. Responsible for maintaining State and Federal Standards for Diagnostic Testing. Responds to off hour calls when “On Standby”.
A. Education/Skills
· Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
· College Degree in Respiratory Therapy
B. Experience
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
· Must maintain a valid Certificate to Practice Respiratory Care issued by the Texas Medical Board.
· Current AHA BLS Certification
Req. No
143562
Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy - PRN
Market
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas
Category
Respiratory Care
Facility
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St Elizabeth Hospital
Address
2830 Calder Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77702
US
Type
PRN