Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago


Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Responsibilities
  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Requirements
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
  • Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.
  • Associate Degree.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP) through the Texas Medical Board.
  • Licensed RRT through the NBRC.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience working with adults in an acute care setting required.
  • At least 1 year NICU experience required.
  • Must be able to work nights and rotating weekends.
  • While this position is a night position, therapist will need to be able to work days for approximately 2-4 weeks for department training.
About Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women's Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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