Respiratory Care Specialist

2 days ago


New Braunfels, Texas, United States Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital|Texsan Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner plays a vital role in the patient care team, providing high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department. This position requires a strong understanding of respiratory therapy principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key 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
  • Education: Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
  • Experience: One year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.
  • Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
  • Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
  • Must possess a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, from the Texas Medical Board, to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas.
  • Must possess a current credential as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) AFTER July 1, 2002.
  • Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
About Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital Texsan

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital Texsan is a freestanding facility that offers a safe and comfortable environment for patients to receive the highest quality of inpatient rehabilitation services with a patient-centered approach. This state-of-the-art facility is specifically designed to help patients recover as quickly and safely as possible following a traumatic injury, surgery or other disabling medical condition or injury.



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