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A Registered Respiratory Therapist has been validated by successful completion of NBRC requirements for professional RCP license and has greater than 1 year work experience in respiratory care.
Provides all aspects of Respiratory Care to patients in assigned areas according to hospital and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program or its equivalent
• Greater than 1 year clinical experience in respiratory care, preferably in neonatal and/or adult intensive care units.
• Current licensure from Texas Medical Board to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Current BLS is mandatory and must be maintained.
• NRP is mandatory and must be maintained if assigned to work in the neonatal ICU.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be knowledgeable in the current practices of Respiratory Care including protocol management.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally with other members of the health care team.
• Must have the ability to build and sustain interpersonal relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Patient care units including critical care and ER.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Universal precautions required.
• Extended periods of walking and standing required.
• Minimal lifting, pushing and pulling required.
• Normal shift work of 12 hours.