Respiratory Therapist

Overview

We are looking for a PRN, nights Respiratory Therapy Tech to join our Respiratory Therapy team in Pittsburg, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here at UT Health:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

* Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

* Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.
* At UT Health East Texas, we believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Job Requirements:

* Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
* Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
* Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
* Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
* Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing and phlebotomy experience (preferred but can train on job).
* Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
* Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.
* Always practices and promotes good public relations.
* This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner
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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program
* Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred
* Current BLS