Tyler, Texas, USA
7 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Overview Join our team as a PRN, Respiratory Therapist at our Rehab Center in Tyler, TX. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. Your team is bigger than your department: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 48-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital. Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care. Evaluating and making recommendations for services. Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties. Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing. Maintaining high standards of professionalism. Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide. Always practices and promotes good public relations. This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner. Qualifications Job Requirements: Current BLS High School Diploma or equivalent Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Preferred Job Requirements Associate's degree Recertification upon expiration preferred
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