Respiratory Therapist Certified
US-TX-LUFKIN
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 453498
Type: Night
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Overview: St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX, is dedicated to enhancing your health and well-being. Our facility is a collaboration between St. Luke's Health and a team of specialized physicians-focused on General and Interventional Cardiology, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics, including Total Joint Replacement and Spine Care. Responsibilities: We are offering a $10,000 Sign On Bonus to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. * Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. * Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. * Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. * Possesses lifesaving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. * Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. * Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. Qualifications: Education Required * Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program Licensure Required * Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) * Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) * BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) Work Experience Required * None
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