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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; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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 Education
- Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC
- Minimum Work Experience
- No previous experience
- Required Licenses/Certifications
- State 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)
- BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed
- ACLS
- ENPC or PALS - completed within one (1) year
- NRP - completed within one (1) year
- Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Input data into computer programs.
- Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.
