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Form of workJOB 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; select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Education
- Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC
- Minimum Work Experience
- No previous experience
- Required Licenses/Certifications
- Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care License
- 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 completed
ACLS - to be completed within 90 days of hire
PALS or ENPC - to be completed within 6 months of hire
NRP - to be completed within 6 months of hire
- Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Input data into computer programs
Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards
- Designated Driver
- No
- OSHA Category
- 1 - High Risk
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