Respiratory Therapist LCC Respiratory Care (36 hrs per wk)(Days)(6am-6pm) **League City, Texas, United States** **New** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2503275 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** Minimum Qualifications: + Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board ofRespiratory 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** Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) **JOB DESCRIPTION** Provides competent basic and specialty respiratory care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and individualizing care to meet unique patient needs. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** · Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients. · Identifies potential and actual diagnosis/patient care needs and identifies the contraindications and possible complications of patients receiving respiratory care. · Initiates, evaluates, and reviews respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to appropriate preventive action. · Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment. · Maintains oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy equipment inventory and supplies. · Performs blood gas analysis and respiratory function tests. · Participates in patient rounds. · Maintains patient records. · Provides patient/family respiratory care instruction. · Assists in training and evaluating students and new employees. · Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES** · Strong communication skills · Ability to work with 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 patients **WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT** · Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area. · Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. · Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. · Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. · Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: performing a physical assessment to include lung sounds, equipment alarms, reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. · Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. · Shift work may be required. · Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. · May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. · May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by area leadership. **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. **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation