Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - (PRN)

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for performing all general and critical care respiratory care services as well as some specialized functions and training of new employees. Job Specific: Performs all basic and advanced respiratory services including ABG’s, ventilator management, and EKG’s.

Responsibilities

will include PFT’s, and Pulmonary Rehab as needed. 1.Performs basic respiratory care including oxygen therapy, medication delivery, aerosol therapy, CPT and pulmonary rehab. (EF) 2. Performs critical respiratory care including mechanical ventilation and CPR. (EF) 3. Performs patient assessments and reassessments.(EF) 4. Performs diagnostic exams including PFTs, EKGs, ABGs and pulse oximetry. (EF) 5. Performs phlebotomy and stress tests as applicable. (EF) 6. Completes all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities. (EF) 7. Maintains continuing education. (EF) 8. Keeps all areas stocked and neat in appearance, participates in cleaning of equipment. (EF) Job responsibilities apply to all patient populations including neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethic, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: High School graduate or equivalent. Must have completed a JRCRTE approved school for Respiratory Care and be recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). EXPERIENCE Preferred: ICU and neonatal skills LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Required: Basic Life Support, Texas Medical Board, National Board for Respiratory Care (after 2002) Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support COMPANY PROFILE Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956.

Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy.

Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.