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Titus Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Titus Regional Medical Center, Mount Pleasant, Texas, United States, 75455

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Titus Regional Medical Center Job: Respiratory Therapist

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, performs, directs, and documents the delivery of age-specific patient care utilizing the Cardiopulmonary Care process set by accreditation standards with Medical Director’s approval. The Respiratory Therapist also assists in cleaning, maintenance, and disinfection of cardiopulmonary equipment.

Essential Functions

Recognizes symptoms of cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and/or other impending crises and initiates the necessary medical response. Identifies, labels, and dispenses medication and solutions safely and documents patients’ response to pertinent medication. Communicates with physicians and accepts verbal, EMAR orders. Maintains competencies for department. Participates in QA, maintenance, and proficiency of blood samples of blood gas instruments. Assesses Patient’s condition prior to and during all exams. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examinations. Corroborates patient’s clinic history with procedure. Provides care that is appropriate to the patient’s age, education needs, and family/guardian expectations. Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience

One year of hospital-based experience with in neonatal/pediatric, diagnostic, and critical care preferred.

Education

Registration through State of Texas Medical Examiners required. BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days of hire date. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 90 days of hire date.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66

11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33

21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33

51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33

76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time

Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33

Crouch/Squat 0-33

Kneel/Crawl 0-33

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm None

Repetitive Hand 0-33

Grasping 0-33

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals None

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time

Machinery 0-33

Electricity 0-33

Sharps 34-66

Chemicals 0-33

Fumes 0-33

Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required

Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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