Respiratory Therapist in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital

Position Summary:
Functions as a direct patient care giver under the supervision of a Manager or
assigned Team Leader.

Qualifications:
A. Licensure and Certification:
1. Associate’s degree in respiratory care required upon hire
2. Holds a current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
(RCP).
3. Holds a current Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Registered Respiratory Therapist
credential preferred.
4. Must obtain RRT credential within one (1) year of hire.
If Required Check and Initial.
□ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart
Association (AHA) upon hire
□ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart
Association within six (6) months of hire
□ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American
Heart Association within six (6) months of hire or transfer to
department.
If cross training into NICU, the following will be required: Check and
initial
1. Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart
Association
2. STABLE certification

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
A. Ability to perform:
1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking
3. Work under stress
4. Varied work hours and shifts
5. Provides call coverage when Departmental Managers deem necessary.
B. Exposure to infectious diseases.