Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights

Company: Baptist Health System
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Summary

Description:

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

General Functions

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system according to policy and procedures under the direction of the Medical Director, Department Director, Coordinator/Team Leader
  
  Department/Business Unit Functions
  
  • Responds to emergency situations
  • Maintains competencies to ensure compliance with all regulatory statutes
  • Administers medication and treatments in accordance with established policies
  • Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reaction to immediate supervisor
  • Prepares electronic documentation of all work/service rendered and provides written/verbal report to oncoming staff
  • Performs quality control on all Respiratory Care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers
  • Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
  • Maintains safe environment
  • Addresses patient population-specific needs
  • Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
    
    Qualifications
    
    Education
    
    Required: graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
    
    Certifications
    
    Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; CRT, BLS, PALS, and NRP
    Preferred: RRT
    
    Job: Respiratory Therapy
    
    Primary Location: San Antonio, Texas
    
    Facility: Northeast Baptist Hospital
    
    Job Type: PT2Y
    
    Shift Type: Nights
    
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