Respiratory Therapist Sr (Onsite) Webster (36 hrs per wk) at University of Texas Medical Branch – Webster, Texas

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with a Bachelor's degree in
Respiratory Care or other healthcare-related specialty and three (3) years of experience
in respiratory care, to include at least two (2) years of critical care experience or
Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy and five (5) years related
experience, to include at least three (3) years of recent critical care experience.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and maintain credentials with the
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care
Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Must have one (1) specialty credential (i.e. RRT-ACCS, NPS, RPFT, RPSGT, LNFA) or
obtain within six (6) months of becoming a Senior Respiratory Therapist. Must maintain
specialty credential while classified as a Senior Respiratory Therapist.
• Must have current BLS and ACLS

JOB SUMMARY:
Possesses experience and is highly knowledgeable and skilled in respiratory care and
assessment. Provides competent basic and specialty care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs. Able to manage unexpected emergency
situations effectively. Serves as preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients.
• Identifies potential and actual diagnosis/patient care needs and identifies the
contraindications and possible complications of patients receiving respiratory care.
• Use specialized knowledge and skills to proficiently administer and monitor a patient's
response to respiratory care procedures such as hyperinflation therapy, tracheal
suctioning, chest therapy, (hyper) humidity therapy, and cough therapy.
• Collaborates with other care providers regarding the overall plan of care and initiates,
evaluates, and reviews respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to
appropriate preventive action.
• Assesses patients and presents clinical decision-making rationale in logical and
understandable phrasing for RCS personnel, new employees, nursing staff and medical
staff as it applies to the patient being treated.
• Assumes an active role as a member of the Rapid Response and Code teams and back
up Team Leader.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills as demonstrated by participation in
departmental education programs (i.e. annual competency assessments).
• Proficiently provides comprehensive and effective patient/family education and
instruction.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the set up and maintenance of respiratory
equipment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Meets periodic UTMB and department specific compliance requirements for health
screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.
• Participates in department quality improvement programs.
• Performs related duties as required

Salary Range:Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority.

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