Respiratory Therapist

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Job Posting Title:
Respiratory Therapist
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Sunday
Three 12-hours shifts
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of respiratory care
Role encompasses direct patient care by providing patient assessments, interventions, and coordination of respiratory plan of care
Assist the Respiratory Clinical Manager in the education of staff, patients, and families; performs thorough developmentally-appropriate respiratory assessment
Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, patients and families.
Perform comprehensive respiratory care evaluations for the patient (inpatient and outpatient) population and families
Assess the need for respiratory care-related equipment and supplies
Participate in performance improvement efforts related to respiratory therapy
Required Skills/Abilities
Must be a graduate of an accredited school for respiratory care
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) per the National Board of Respiratory Care required
Current license to practice Respiratory Care by the Texas Medical Board
Minimum 2 years of acute care practice; pediatric experience and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) preferred
Current BLS and PALS Certification required
Working Environment
Working Conditions: Inside
Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
Physical Demands: Medium/Heavy
Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling and Repetitive Movements
Lifting or carrying between 25 - 50 lbs.
Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, and Speaking
This position will be exposed to Inside Environments, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards