Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location
Laredo TX

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
RRT

DescriptionTop Client in need of a RRT

Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:

Under supervision of the shift supervisors, plans and implements all therapy, Respiratory medication "outside of scope of practice to administer IV/ACLS medications", and diagnostic modes to all assigned patients. Provides all required documentation and maintains appropriate internal records. Performs supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the shift supervisor according to policy. Ensures the medical's values are reflected in all aspects of the operation.

Applicants Job Requirements Include:

• Required: Associates in Respiratory Science as a minimum
• Required: Able to perform respiratory modalities and function well in ICU, NICU, and Emergency room settings.
• Required: Must be RRT or eligible as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 2 years of taking this position.
• Required: Must have passed the NBRC exam to be registered.
• Required: Current BLS within 30 days from hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required within 6 months of hire.

QualificationsBehaviors

Required

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Required

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 to 2 Years

Licenses & Certifications

Required

C-AHA PALS

C-AHA ACLS

C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac

L-TX-Respirat Care Pract

C-AHA/AAP-NRP