Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Job Description
Overview
Select Rehabilitation Hospital
Temple
Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) Inpatient Rehabilitation
Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
Here you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries spinal cord injuries neurological disorders orthopedic issues amputation and multiples traumas.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.
Job Duties Include:
- Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patients respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians nursing and ancillary staff.
- Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.
- Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
- Performs basic trachcare including but not limited to routine and emergent trachtube changes.
- Monitors patients respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance ABG values renal neurological and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure required.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
Preferred qualificationsthat will make you successful:
- One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Additional Data
We employ over 50000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success owning the future being patient-centered creating change thinking first and building trust.
Wed love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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