Respiratory Therapist Cert - Cardiopulmonary Srvs

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Respiratory Therapist Cert - Cardiopulmonary Srvs (Nights) PRN','Part-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','PRN','PRN','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-SUGAR LAND-ST LUKE SUGAR LAND','','!*!The Vintage Hospital is specifically designed to offer a compassionate healing environment while providing its unique brand of care to the Northwest Houston community. As well as named one of “The 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the United States.” for 2014 by Soliant Health, a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and part of Adecco Group.POSITION SUMMARYProvides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems; is knowledgeable in treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.','!*!MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Licensure Required:* Must complete a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care* Certified Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT)* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Department of State Health Services* Based on location assignment may also require BLS/ACLS/ and or PALS Minimum Experience:*None requiredMinimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*N/APOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES1. Administering therapy modalities which include, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy.2. Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2.3. Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures.4. Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.5. Performs specialized procedures which include CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation.6. Document all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system.7. Serve as resource or preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students.8. May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0140186','CHI St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital','Respiratory Therapist Cert - Cardiopulmonary Srvs (Nights) PRN

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