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Sr. Respiratory Therapist

4 months ago

Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full time

Job Description:

Possesses experience and is highly knowledgeable and skilled in respiratory care and assessment. Provides competent basic and specialty care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs. Able to manage unexpected emergency situations effectively. Serves as preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students.

Min Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with a Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or other healthcare-related specialty and three (3) years of experience in respiratory care, to include at least two (2) years of critical care experience or

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and five (5) years related experience, to include at least three (3) years of recent critical care experience. Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and maintain credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Must have one (1) specialty credential (i.e. RRT-ACCS, NPS, RPFT, RPSGT, LNFA) or obtain within six (6) months of becoming a Senior Respiratory Therapist. Must maintain specialty credential while classified as a Senior Respiratory Therapist. Must have current BLS and ACLS.

Marketing Statement:
UTMB Health is looking for passionate Respiratory Therapist to help lead our thriving and rapidly growing Respiratory/Pulmonary Program. 

Now offering new Increased rates, shift differential, weekend differential, and advancement opportunities.

Specific Job Related Duties

  • 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.
  • Use specialized knowledge and skills to proficiently administer and monitor a patient’s response to respiratory care procedures such as hyperinflation therapy, tracheal suctioning, chest therapy, (hyper) humidity therapy, and cough therapy.
  • Collaborates with other care providers regarding the overall plan of care and initiates, evaluates, and reviews respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to appropriate preventive action.
  • Assesses patients and presents clinical decision-making rationale in logical and understandable phrasing for RCS personnel, new employees, nursing staff and medical staff as it applies to the patient being treated.
  • Assumes an active role as a member of the Rapid Response and Code teams and back up Team Leader.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills as demonstrated by participation in departmental education programs (i.e. annual competency assessments).
  • Proficiently provides comprehensive and effective patient/family education and instruction.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the set up and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
  • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Preferred License/Certificate

Must have one (1) specialty credential (i.e. RRT-ACCS, NPS, RPFT, RPSGT, LNFA).

Salary Range: 

$31.25 - $50; Salary commensurate with experience

Shift diff

Evening : $2.70

Night: $3.50

Weekend $.90