Provides respiratory care related procedures and testing to patients as ordered by a physician, according to established standards and practices.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance, safety.
Sets-up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment s as ordered by the physician; charts treatment, response and progress.
Sets up, operates and monitors ventilator when the patient respiratory system is incapable of spontaneous ventilation.
Performs arterial puncture and arterial blood analysis.
Observes patients, checks equipment, and makes changes necessary during patient rounds.
Obtains and/or documents patient vital signs, and equipment settings as required by the specific procedure or test.
Conducts and/or assists with special procedures, including pulmonary function studies and bronchoscopy.
Performs other duties as assigned.

THIS POSITION IS WORKING AS NEEDED, PRN.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a accredited program in respiratory therapy.
Minimum Experience: 2 years preferred, but not required.
Required License: TX DOH - Respiratory Care Practioner
Required Certification: RRT or CRT AHA- BLS CPR
Ability to communicate with all customers both orally and written in clear, professional, and effective manner.

453-Park Plaza Hospital - Houston, TX

Shift Type: Varied