Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a skilled healthcare professional with a passion for respiratory care and improving patient outcomes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are paramount?

If so, we're seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join our dynamic team!

As a Respiratory Therapist you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and managing patients with respiratory disorders and conditions.

Title : Respiratory Therapist

Location : Odessa, TX

Schedule : 4-week contract position

Pay : up to $50 an hour

Culture

Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

• Care for adult and geriatric patients (ages 18+).
• Respect patient rights, dignity, and individuality.
• Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education.
• Conduct physician-prescribed treatments, including nebulizer therapy and nasal oxygen devices.
• Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators; assist with ventilator weaning and maintain ventilation during CPR.
• Document treatments and patient responses.
• Perform trach care and change trach tubes as needed.
• Change tubing and suction devices per hospital policy.
• Report patient conditions and treatments to relief personnel and primary care nurses.
• Process respiratory therapy equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Make regular rounds to check ventilators and oxygen equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic studies and blood gas analysis.
• Assist with preparing patients for physical therapy, transport, etc.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.

Standard Duties :

• Adhere to the Hospital Compliance Plan and report violations.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and comply with hospital policies.
• Follow attendance policy and prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Program and established safety practices.
• Recognize patient abuse and follow referral policies.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Limit access to protected health information (PHI) to job-relevant information.

Qualifications :

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT.
• High school graduate or equivalent with documented training.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment.
• BLS certification upon hire and ACLS certification within 90 days.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to apply common sense and deal with standardized situations.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

RRT or CRT in state of assignment

BLS Certification

CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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