Respiratory Therapist- On Call

Hiring for Respiratory Therapist - On call.Methodist McKinney Hospital provides patient-focused inpatient and outpatient services. Located in the beautiful Stonebridge Ranch neighborhood, our goal is to be the community's surgical specialty hospital. We have a neighborly environment designed with the comfort of your family in mind. A focus on personal attention and compassionate care is why Methodist McKinney Hospital's patient satisfaction ratings consistently exceed state and national averages. Our mission is to provide incomparable service and an empowering workplace for our employees-setting the standard for superior healthcare.Must have 4 years hospital experience.Completed Respiratory Therapist Program/ Associate degree•Perform chest examinations on a range of patients •Consult with doctors and other healthcare staff to develop and modify patient treatment plans•Provide detailed therapy, requiring significant independent judgment, like when caring for patients in intensive care•Perform physical examination and diagnostic tests measuring lung capacity and blood acidity and alkalinity•Treat patients using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy•Connect patients who can't breathe to a ventilator•Educate patients on how to use equipment and medication•Regularly check on patients and equipment