Respiratory Therapist

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.