Location Texas Health Stephenville
Job ID: 21963
Department: RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Area of Interest: Allied Health
Job Type: PRN
Shift: 3rd
Relocation Provided: No
Travel Required: No
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Required: Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program with or without an Associate degree as accepted by the National Board for Respiratory Care as sufficient for certification level.
Experience: 1 year medical experience preferred but will also accept new graduates.
Licensure / Certification Required: CRT by the National Board for Respiratory Care & RCP by the Texas Department of Health.
Skills required: Incumbent must be able to speark, read, and write English with a high level of understanding. Incumbent must be able to hear breath and cardiac sounds with a stethoscope. Incumbent must be able to see computer displays on various equipment used in the provision of RT services.
Hours: PRN as needed, 3rd shift.
Duties
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve those processes.
Demonstrates contribution to unit-based programs and research strategies to monitor and continuously improve the
quality of patient care. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to improve care processes that promote continuity of
care. Performs technical and diagnostic procedures safely, proficiently; Functions within Scope of Respiratory Care
Standards, Department policies, AARC guidelines and all regulatory standards/guidelines. Performs all tasks in a timely
and proficient manner to meet the needs of patients, physicians, staff and other customers. Adapts care measures to reflect age-specific and developmental considerations. Provides proper medication dosages in treatments and is alert to
response to medication that may vary depending on age. Assists in assuring patient's respiratory needs are met.
Performs and assists in emergency room care of critical patients as needed. Completes required respiratory care
documentation: respiratory screenings, patient education, smoking cessation, treatments and ventilator
documentation including correct charges. Maintains and enhances respiratory clinical skills. Serves as patient
advocate. Complies with personnel polices; i.e., Attendance, Dress Code, Respiratory Care Standards of Practice.
Communicates per department expectations. Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal concerns through
established channels of communication. Makes timely and appropriate decisions regarding unresolved/difficult patient
care issues or conditions. Strives to meet Departmental Key Performance Indicators/System Key Focus Areas.
Uses Clinical Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with peers, and other disciplines. Functions as preceptor
(if selected by Unit Manager) Uses Unit Based Council communication structure. Acceptable use of interpersonal
relationship skills with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and other customers. Flexible with scheduling to help
meet departmental needs. Adapts to changes in workload assignment to meet changing needs of the department.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Stephenville is a full-service, 98-bed community hospital that provides health care for residents in Erath and the surrounding counties. Located in the quiet, rural community of Stephenville, Texas, our acute care and regional referral center offers a surgical wing and expanded Women's Services. If peaceful surroundings in a rural area is the style you're looking for in your career, consider Texas Health Stephenville.
Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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