Clinical Therapist I - South in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

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.

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

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.