Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Odessa , TX !
Location : Odessa, TX
Contract : 4 weeks
Job Summary : Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and / or Lead Respiratory Therapist, and upon physician request, set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness.
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.
Work Environment :
- Moderate noise level.
- Physical demands include lifting / moving up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, handling objects, talking, and hearing.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Physical Demands :
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer : We are committed to providing a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
30+ days ago