Respiratory Therapist
Pittsburg, TX 
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Job Description
Overview

Join our team for a PRN, Respiratory Therapy Tech in Pittsburg, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here at UT Health:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

  • Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities

Your team is bigger than your department:

  • UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.
  • At UT Health East Texas, we believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Job Requirements:

  • Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
  • Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
  • Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
  • Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing and phlebotomy experience (preferred but can train on job).
  • Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
  • Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.
  • Always practices and promotes good public relations.
  • This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program. Related experience may be substituted for related education
  • Current TX Respiratory Care License
  • Basic Life Saving Certified

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in related field
  • One (1) year of related experience
  • AARC Membership
  • National Specialty Certification

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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