Respiratory Care Practitioner, VL Respiratory Care (Days 6a-6p)(3-12hr shifts)

JOB SUMMARY

Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, established clinical protocols, and departmental policies. Performs advanced respiratory care procedures including ventilator management, airway management, and participation in emergency response activities.

Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of licensure and credentialing while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.

This classification is maintained for incumbent employees credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapists.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.

• No minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in acute or critical care.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 

Preferred:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required by assigned clinical area within defined timeframe.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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