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Respiratory Care Practitioner - ADC Respiratory Care Services (Nights)( 36hrs per wk)(3-12hrs per wk)(7p -7a)
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$60,686 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Respiratory Care Practitioner - ADC Respiratory Care Services (Nights)( 36hrs per wk)(3-12hrs per wk)(7p -7a)
- Angleton, Texas, United States
- Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2603819
- JOB SUMMARY
- Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and departmental policies.
Performs advanced respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway management, and participation in emergency response activities. Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of licensure and credentialing while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
- This classification is maintained for incumbent employees credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists.
- EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Qualifications:
- + Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program. + No minimum experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- + Experience in acute or critical care.
- LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Required:
- + Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). + Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board + Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Preferred:
- + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required by assigned clinical area within defined timeframe.
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation