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ID #3267524
State Texas
City Azle
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Texas Health Resources
Showed 2020-01-23
Date 2020-01-24
Deadline 2020-03-24
Category Et cetera
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RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist - As Needed

Texas, Azle 00000 Azle USA

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Texas Health Azle seeks to hire a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work PRN - As Needed, in the Respiratory Care Department.The address is 108 Denver Trail, Azle, TX 76020Salary range is Min. $25.83/hr to Max. $38.61/hr – based on relevant experienceWork Schedule

PRN – As Needed

7:00 am – 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am; Variable Shifts

Essential Functions:Patient Assessment/Plan of Care

Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.

Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.

Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements.

Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Patient Treatment

Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.

Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment).

Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management.

Maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position.

Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.

Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Administers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines.

Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in proper/timely manner.

Responds to emergency situations.

Documentation

Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.

Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Reports and documents unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.

Enters patient charges and record procedures according to departmental guidelines.

Professional Accountability

Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.

Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.

Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community educational in-services.

Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community.

Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished.

Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care.

Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirements.

Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel.

Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift and inter-hospital.

Adapts to changes in workload assignment.

Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required

1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred

Adult and NICU experience highly preferred

Required Certifications/Licenses:

RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire and

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire and

BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program upon hire

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support up hire

Skills

Good verbal communications

Good interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Why Texas Health Resources?Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle is a community-based hospital serving the suburban areas of Azle, Lake Worth, Springtown and the surrounding areas. Located about 20 miles northwest of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Azle provides numerous services, including emergency medicine, surgical care, cardiology, wound care, pain management, radiology, rehabilitation services and an adult intensive care unit. Texas Health Azle is a Level IV trauma center, accredited in Chest Pain Management with distinction by the Joint Commission, and a 2013 National 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics, which makes our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.Texas Health Highlights

2019 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (5 th year in a row)

2018 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 th year in a row)

Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor (2018 and 2019)

Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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