JOB SUMMARY
- Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students and new graduates. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationGraduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRCMinimum Work ExperienceNo previous experience
Required Licenses / CertificationsState of Texas licensure in Respiratory Care
Annual renewal of National Board for Respiratory Care active status for therapists subject to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP)Graduate Therapists must obtain CRT credentials and then test for RRT credential and NBRC Credential active status within 1 year of graduation. If RRT Credential is not obtained, will be placed into Respiratory Care Practitioner job position until RRT credential is obtained.BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completedACLS - completed within six (6) monthsENPC or PALS - completed within one (1) yearNRP - completed within one (1) yearRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesInput data into computer programs.
Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.