Clinical Therapist I

JOB SUMMARY

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students and new graduates. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRC
• Minimum Work Experience
• No previous experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• State of Texas licensure in Respiratory Care
• Annual renewal of National Board for Respiratory Care active status for therapists subject to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP)
• Graduate Therapists must obtain CRT credentials and then test for RRT credential and NBRC Credential active status within 1 year of graduation. If RRT Credential is not obtained, will be placed into Respiratory Care Practitioner job position until RRT credential is obtained.
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed
• ACLS - completed within six (6) months
• ENPC or PALS - completed within one (1) year
• NRP - completed within one (1) year
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards.
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk