Job Summary:
Salary depends on experience level of candidate (DOE).
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
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)
- 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 completed within six (6) months
- 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.
Skills and Certifications note: bold skills and certification are required
Respiratory Therapist License
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