Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN Days
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EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION
El Paso, TX, US
Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with pulmonary system deficiencies. They must function independently in critical care units to provide quality care to patients of all ages.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary
Under the direction of the specified shift Respiratory Supervisor, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system. The RRT provides care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.
This is a critical care position and may be assigned to any critical care unit; and must be able to function independently with minimal to no supervision. The RRT contributes to the provision of quality care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.Qualifications: Minimum Position Requirements
Work Experience:
One (1) year experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures preferred.
License/Registration/Certification:
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Current Texas Respiratory Care License.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and STABLE certifications required or obtained within 6 months in position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) by The American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred.
Education and Training:
Must be a graduate of a Respiratory Therapy education program (associate’s degree) that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Skills:
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Thorough knowledge of Respiratory physiology and ability to practice good judgment in the implementation of clinical interventions indicated by the patient status.
Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists.
El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Founded
2012
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
El Paso, TX
