What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pract, Respiratory Care (RRT) position at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale?
Overview
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Job Summary
Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.
Qualifications
Education:
Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
Alabama - Minimum Education Requirements: Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT/RRT exam and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama. Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
Experience:
Preferred: Prior experience
Certifications:
Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
Preferred: RRT
Alabama - Minimum Certification Requirements: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal). State Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire. If Temporarily Licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.
Preferred: RRT
Physical Demands:
Organization Description
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is a 70-bed hospital, proudly serving residents since 2009. We offer an array of services and specialties including urology, cardiac catheterization lab, imaging and surgical services including orthopedics and spine. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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