Respiratory Therapist Full Time (Nights)
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Job Location:
Mount Pleasant, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job: Respiratory Therapist
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist assesses plans performs directs and documents the delivery of age-specific patient care utilizing the Cardiopulmonary Care process set by accreditation standards with Medical Directors approval. The Respiratory Therapist also assists in cleaning maintenance and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment.
Essential Functions
-Recognizes symptoms of cardiac arrest respiratory distress and/or other impending crises and initiates the necessary medical response.
-Identifies labels and dispenses medication and solutions safely and documents patients response to pertinent medication.
-Communicates with physicians and accepts verbal EMAR orders.
-Maintains competencies for department.
-Participates in QA maintenance and proficiency of blood samples of blood gas instruments.
-Assesses Patients condition prior to and during all exams.
-Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examinations.
-Corroborates patients clinic history with procedure.
-Provides care that is appropriate to the patients age education needs and family/guardian expectations.
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-One year of hospital-based experience with in neonatal/pediatric diagnostic and critical care preferred.
Education
-Registration through State of Texas Medical Examiners required.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date.
-NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days of hire date.
-PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist assesses plans performs directs and documents the delivery of age-specific patient care utilizing the Cardiopulmonary Care process set by accreditation standards with Medical Directors approval. The Respiratory Therapist also assists in cleaning maintenance and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment.
Essential Functions
-Recognizes symptoms of cardiac arrest respiratory distress and/or other impending crises and initiates the necessary medical response.
-Identifies labels and dispenses medication and solutions safely and documents patients response to pertinent medication.
-Communicates with physicians and accepts verbal EMAR orders.
-Maintains competencies for department.
-Participates in QA maintenance and proficiency of blood samples of blood gas instruments.
-Assesses Patients condition prior to and during all exams.
-Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examinations.
-Corroborates patients clinic history with procedure.
-Provides care that is appropriate to the patients age education needs and family/guardian expectations.
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
-One year of hospital-based experience with in neonatal/pediatric diagnostic and critical care preferred.
Education
-Registration through State of Texas Medical Examiners required.
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
-ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date.
-NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days of hire date.
-PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None
Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery 0-33
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 34-66
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 2
Stand 2.5 5
Walk 2.5 5
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery 0-33
Electricity 0-33
Sharps 34-66
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Not Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 2
Stand 2.5 5
Walk 2.5 5
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About Company
Titus Regional Medical Center is dedicated to healing and well-being through a culture of excellence and compassion in Northeast Texas.
