Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Job overview

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in Pflugerville, TX. This is an onsite position with a salary not specified. St. David's Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider known for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to patient care. The purpose of this role is to administer respiratory care to patients as ordered by the attending physician and conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to therapy.

What you'll do

• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanically ventilated patients.
• Assists with placement of artificial airways.
• Performs and documents patient assessment including breath sounds, airway patency and cuff pressure at least once per shift.
• Verifies and documents ventilator function and patient status q4h minimum.
• Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization.
• Administers and monitors respiratory care treatments.
• Evaluates patient within 2 hours of notification of respiratory therapy orders and initiates as stated.
• Instructs patient and family members in proper methods of respiratory therapy.
• Records pertinent information in patient’s medical record.
• Accurately documents all respiratory care interventions.
• Provides oncoming shift with current and accurate patient report.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests and monitoring.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

certified respiratory therapist

crt

therapy & rehabilitation

pflugerville

tx

united states

st. david's medical center

full-time

day shift

no weekends

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Adoption Assistance, Tuition Assistance

About the employer

St. David's Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.