Clinical Therapist I - South

Job description

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.