Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Pulmonary Laboratory
UTMB Health
Respiratory Therapist - Galveston Pulmonary Laboratory
**Galveston, Texas, United States**
**New**
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2406261
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam.
**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS**
**Required:**
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Current BLS and ACLS.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
+ PFT testing and/or Bronchoscopy experience.
+ ·Must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well as licensure as a Respiratory Care
+ Practitioner (RCP) with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
+ 3-4 years’ experience Respiratory Therapist
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs.
**Marketing Statement:**
UTMB Health is looking for passionate Respiratory Therapist to help lead our thriving and rapidly growing **Respiratory/Pulmonary** Program.
Now offering new Increased rates, shift differential, weekend differential, and advancement opportunities.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
+ Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients.
+ Identifies and reviews patient diagnosis/patient care needs and the contraindications and possible complications of patients of performing pulmonary function testing.
+ Demonstrate proficiency in department workflow and scheduling appointments.
+ Performs and becomes proficient in pulmonary function testing including but not limited to spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion, arterial blood gases, cardiopulmonary exercising testing, six-minute walks, respiratory pressures, bronchoprovocation, impedance oscillometry, pentamidine treatments, exercise-induce bronchospasm, and bronchoscopy per department policies.
+ Documents appropriately in testing software, patient medical record, and department charting.
+ Maintains knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
+ Assist in maintaining supply requirements in department and stocks inventory as needed.
+ Recognizes education/experience limitations and seeks expertise as needed.
+ Participates in department meetings and trainings.
+ Becomes proficient in calibrations, quality control, analyzer functions, surveys, and inspections.
+ Demonstrates initiative and accepts continual learning environment and constructive feedback.
+ Works well in team environment and independently.
+ Adheres to assigned work schedule, annual training, and other job duties as assigned.
**Marginal or Periodic Functions:**
+ Meets periodic UTMB and department specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety, and CPR.
+ Performs related duties as required.
**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**
+ Strong communication skills.
+ Ability to work well with a medical team and under the direct supervision of a physician.
+ Possess a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and the complex procedures required to properly diagnose and treat patient.
**Salary:**
$29.92 - $46.55; Salary commensurate with experience
**Shift diff**
Evening: $2.70
Night: $3.50
Weekend $.90
**Equal Employment Opportunity**
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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