Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) - Nights

Job overview

Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) - Nights at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in New Braunfels, TX. This is a per diem, night shift position with a salary range of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year, as compensation is not specified. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is known for its record-setting transplant programs and specialized services. The purpose of this role is to assess, treat, and care for patients with pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the clinical administration of all 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 while following specific parameters for treatment.
• 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, such as treatment type, mode and duration of therapy, universal precautions, and medication dosage.
• Monitors patient’s response to therapy by evaluation of vital signs, arterial blood gases, auscultation of breath sounds, pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO2 measurement.
• Consults with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals for changes in patient’s status and works as part of the team to manage the patient’s plan of care.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

1 year previous Respiratory Therapy experience preferred

Skills & competencies

respiratory care practitioner

crt

nights

new braunfels

tx

united states

per diem

onsite

methodist hospital specialty and transplant

therapy & rehabilitation

hos

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, family support, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.