Respiratory Therapist | Full Time

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for four consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.

Shift Information:

This position is Full-Time working day shift.

What we offer:

Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do: Licensed as a Respiratory care Practitioner with extensive knowledge and training in the assessment of patients and the performance of all respiratory care procedures including advanced critical respiratory care procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing within the scope of the cardiopulmonary department.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

Graduate of an approved school for Respiratory Therapy and licensed as an RCP in the state of Texas.

Required Skills:

Extensive training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and diagnostic procedures.

Preferred Skills:

In depth training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and advanced diagnostic procedures.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS< PALS< and NRP. Preferred Licensure /Registration /

Certification:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP),

BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and ACCS Required Experience:

Experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management, diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG's on newborns through adults.

Preferred Experience:

Extensive experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management and advanced diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG's on newborns through adults along with bronchoscopies and pulmonary function testing.