RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

2 weeks ago

San Antonio, TX, United States Physicians Surgical Network Affiliates Full time

Legent Health is looking for Respiratory Therapist to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.

Minimum Requirements

  • Associates Degree of Applied Science.
  • Certification: Current Certification or Registration by the state of Texas (CRT or RRT), Current and active CPR certification.
  • Six years of Hospital Experience required.
Compensation and Benefits
  • COMPETITIVE PAY
  • VISION
  • MEDICAL
  • DENTAL
  • PTO Accrued
  • 401K
Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for helping monitor patient progress and administer breathing treatments based on the instructions provided by our team of Physicians. Experience is needed in working as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute hospital setting. This care must be delivered with a compassionate and caring attitude and a proven ability to work collaboratively.

Restores patient's pulmonary function; alleviates pain; supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed Respiratory Therapy.

Position Responsibilities
  • Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
  • Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
  • Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending adjustments and modifications.
  • Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers, contributing to patient care conferences.
  • Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
  • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Develops respiratory therapy staff by providing information, developing and conducting in-service training programs.
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

*****LEGENT HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AND FLORIDA AREAS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, HOUSTON, CONROE, TOMBALL, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DELRAY BEACH *****

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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