Location
Paris TX

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Respiratory Therapy

Description

Top Client in need of Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

Knowledge of patient responses, side effects and proper dosages of medications used in respiratory care. Able to communicate effectively with Physicians, patients, managers and the publics. Ability to teach/instruct, assess and reassess others. Able to recognize and report abuse and neglect in patients. Knowledge of generally accepted practices in respiratory care as prescribed by the physician. Delivers, set-up, and maintains routine and non-routine therapies and equipment (i.e., oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilators) utilized by Respiratory Therapy. Ability to perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases.

Experience Requirements:

1yr min Acute care setting exp required

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Current State of Texas Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RRT or CRT)

NBRC – RRT/CRT

Basic Cardiac Life Support(BLS)

ACLS- required within 6 months of hire

NRP

PALS - required within 6 months of hire