Respiratory Therapist Reg

OverviewSt. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy

Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs

Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a respiratory care degree program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Texas RCP license, NBRC RRT

American Heart Association BLS card

#RESPIRATORYTEXAS#CHISTJOSEPHTHERAPY#THERAPYTEXASPay Range$22.89 - $33.20 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.