Job Posting

Respiratory Therapist PRN (NIGHTS)

Effective January 20, 2022, all Ward Memorial Hospital employees will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved. Boosters are not required at this time.

Join our Team! Ward Memorial Hospital is committed to provide primary and certain specialty services with high quality care, concern, dedication to the improvement of our facility.

Reporting and accountable to the Respiratory Therapy Manager the Respiratory Therapist will will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department technicians.

Essential Functions, Roles, and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients and recommends respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plans, prepares, and administers respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Records patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Inspects, tests, maintains, and operates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Responds to "code blue" calls and assists by maintaining the patient's airway and performing CPR.
• Instructs respiratory technicians.
• Monitoring equipment related to cardiopulmonary therapy.
• Managing artificial airways
• Assessing vital signs
• Counseling individuals in cardiopulmonary health (e.g. asthma education, smoking, cessation, etc.)
• Consulting with physicians and members of the medical team to recommend a change in therapy.
• Reads journals and reference books to maintain continuing education.
• Attends department meetings.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed by Respiratory Therapist Manager.

Additional Notes:

This job description does not reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite or related software.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Current ACLS certification (or obtain within six months).

Education and Experience:

• Satisfactory completion of a respiratory therapist program from a nationally accredited respiratory therapy school required.
• The ability to meet NBRC registry requirements or Certified RRT-CRT required.
• Be licensed by the State of Texas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ward Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Night