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Qualifications
HOURS: Flexible - days/evenings/nights; weekends, weekdays.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Enrolled and in good standing in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
No experience required.
Work collaboratively, basic computer skills.
Duties
Participates with specialized procedures such as Pulmonary function testing, analyzing arterial blood gases (does not include the drawing of the sample), patient transports. Responds quickly and performs as BCLS provider during Code Blue MET situations.
Performs patient assessments, develops care plans and modifies therapy following established guidelines and or protocols. Notifies physicians and multi-disciplinary team members appropriately. Operates mechanical ventilators per department policy and procedures and sets and modifies all parameters per physician orders and protocols.
Documents all treatments, procedures, patient assessments, ventilator rounds and verbal orders following department policies and procedures. Uses department computer systems appropriately to accurately record patient therapy/diagnostic tests and assessments. Writes legibly.
Performs job as a team member and works cooperatively within own department and other disciplines in a constructive manner. Carries out assignments with appropriate level of direction and calls for assistance when appropriate. Actively seeks others out when work is complete. Willingly accepts additional responsibility. Treats others equally and with respect. Honors pledge to my peers.
Reports to work on time and when scheduled. Completes all assigned work in timely manner and in accordance to department standards. Checks for new orders throughout shift and initiates therapy per policy and procedure.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.
Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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