Respiratory Therapist-($15,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time)

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Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs specialized therapy services as prescribed by provider orders and in accordance with protocol policies and procedures established by UMC.

Reports to

Director, Respiratory therapy

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests for adult and pediatric patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disorder across the continuum of care.
• Treat patients using oxygen and oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Communicate effective to care team concerning patient’s condition, results of diagnostic studies, and responses to treatment plans.
• Obtain documentation and complete patient progress notes.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the National Board of Respiratory Care, DNV, and UMC departmental standard policy and procedure manual.
• All other assigned duties related to Respiratory Therapy.

Transport Therapist additional responsibilities

• Utilize UMC Flight protocols to provide quality respiratory care to patient throughout the transport process.
• Properly utilize aircraft radios and navigation tools to assist in the safe transport of patient.
• Represent UMC Flight Team in public relations and safety in service events.
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 call shifts per month.

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in the following fields: Respiratory Care, Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Education or Information Technology.
• Master's degree preferred in the following fields: Respiratory Care, Hospital Administration, Business Administration or other healthcare related field.
• +1 year of clinical experience, preferably in hospital based respiratory care.

If application for Transport Team, the following additional qualifications are required:

• +2 years of respiratory clinical experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care
• +1 year as NICU/PICU Flight Therapist.

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Active Respiratory Care license from the Texas Medical Board
• (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist, registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Specialty credentials from the NBRC; ACCS, NPS, RPFT, AE-C, SDS.
• NPS (Neonatal Pediatric Specialist with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to apply the theory of cardiac pulmonary medicine under the bylaws of the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and express independent judgment.
• Know techniques of assisting and handling patients.
• Be able to make decisions independently.
• Possess a high degree of accuracy in executing prescriptions, receiving and translating information, charting, and reporting.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

• Frequently interacts with nursing and medical staff.

Physical Capabilities

• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, talking, and listening.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work irregular hours and may include weekends.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental changes that may include constant change in temperatures.
• Exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is high risk.

Direct Reports

Cost Center

4181 Respiratory Therapy

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