Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN, RRT)

Job overview

Respiratory Care Practitioner (PRN, RRT) at Methodist Hospital Texsan in Cibolo, TX. This is an onsite position with compensation not specified. Methodist Hospital Texsan is a full service 120 bed acute care hospital specializing as one of South Texas’s premier heart and orthopedic hospitals. The purpose of this role is to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders, administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care modalities.

What you'll do

• Operates and sets up devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol generators, and disposable respiratory care products.
• Provides emergency care, including artificial ventilation, external cardiac massage, and assists staff with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases and is able to recognize normal, abnormal and critical values and able to provide appropriate corrective intervention.
• Follows physician orders for treatment and evaluates requirements for treatment.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Experience

1-year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred

Skills & competencies

respiratory care practitioner

rrt

prn

cibolo tx

methodist hospital texsan

therapy & rehabilitation

part-time

onsite

healthcare

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs
• Savings and retirement resources
• Education support

About the employer

Methodist Hospital Texsan is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.