What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist | Full Time position at Peterson Health?
Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association.Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information
This position is Full-Time working day shift.
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What You Will Do
Licensed as a Respiratory care Practitioner with extensive knowledge and training in the assessment of patients and the performance of all respiratory care procedures including advanced critical respiratory care procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing within the scope of the cardiopulmonary department.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Graduate of an approved school for Respiratory Therapy and licensed as an RCP in the state of Texas.
Required Skills
Extensive training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and diagnostic procedures.
Preferred Skills
In depth training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and advanced diagnostic procedures.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS< PALS< and NRP.
Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and ACCS
Required Experience
Experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management, diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG’s on newborns through adults.
Preferred Experience
Extensive experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management and advanced diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG’s on newborns through adults along with bronchoscopies and pulmonary function testing.
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association.Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information
This position is Full-Time working day shift.
What We Offer
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What You Will Do
Licensed as a Respiratory care Practitioner with extensive knowledge and training in the assessment of patients and the performance of all respiratory care procedures including advanced critical respiratory care procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing within the scope of the cardiopulmonary department.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education
Graduate of an approved school for Respiratory Therapy and licensed as an RCP in the state of Texas.
Required Skills
Extensive training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and diagnostic procedures.
Preferred Skills
In depth training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and advanced diagnostic procedures.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS< PALS< and NRP.
Preferred Licensure /Registration /Certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and ACCS
Required Experience
Experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management, diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG’s on newborns through adults.
Preferred Experience
Extensive experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management and advanced diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG’s on newborns through adults along with bronchoscopies and pulmonary function testing.