Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Clinic

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary ClinicLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: Allied HealthMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 2300017ELOCATION: University Professional Building @ 6410 Fannin StreetWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Once you join us you wont want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

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Position Summary:Responsible for performing and administering basic and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gases to patients with respiratory disorders. May also perform pulmonary function testing. Participates and leads advanced patient education, and is actively involved in departmental quality program.Position Key Accountabilities:

Takes and follows verbal treatment orders from physicians in administering drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system of patients. Evaluates treatment program, results and takes appropriate action.

Performs independently all the following: arterial blood punctures, spirometry and flow volume loop testing, lung volume testing by body plethysmography or He dilution, airways resistance measurements, single breath diffusion capacity, bronchoprovocation testing and administers bronchodilator medications.

Assists with any combination of the following tests and procedures: exercise testing, indirect calorimetry testing, and regional ventilation perfusion studies, and the technical function of video, fiberoptic, and laser procedures.

Troubleshoots, maintains, calibrates and performs quality control on equipment in the laboratories. Manually sets up and maintains respiratory care equipment. Manages compliance logs and manuals for equipment and oxygen tanks. Performs 6-minute walk test.

Manually administers care to include oxygen, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, IPPB, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), airway care, aerosolized medication, percussion, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and visual monitoring of patients on continuous ventilation

Communicates effectively with professional colleagues. Manages time effectively. Documents appropriately in the medical records and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently according to policies and procedures.

Remain current in respiratory care through continuing education, participation in in-service training, and review of journals. Conducts inter and intradepartmental respiratory care in-services at least once a year to patients, staff, or to the community.

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; Performs procedures, Adhere to standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. Current, and unrestricted, Respiratory Care Practitioner License within the State of Texas required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified preferred.Minimum Education:Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy; Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care or Respiratory Therapy preferred.Minimum Experience:Five (5) years of clinical experience with RRT and an Associate’s degree; ORThree (3) years of clinical experience with RRT and a Bachelor’s degree.At least one year of listed experience in a Pulmonary Function Testing Lab may be required based on role.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.