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Resp Care Practitioner III in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, Texas, 79601-2432, United States
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Job Description

  • JOB SUMMARY
    • 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.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • 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
      • PALS - completed within one (1) year
    • Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
      • Input data into computer programs
      • Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards
    • Designated Driver
      • No
    • OSHA Category
      • 1 - High Risk

Job Location

Abilene, Texas, 79601-2432, United States

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