A Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients, including airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator setup, and emergency respiratory procedures. They perform arterial punctures and EKGs, document patient care thoroughly, and communicate changes in patient status to physicians and healthcare staff. This role requires working 40 hours per week in a hospital setting, ensuring quality respiratory treatment across all patient areas.
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Nacogdoches, Texas.
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
POSITION SUMMARY:
RRT is to provide respiratory care for all patients in all areas of NMC. Responsible for airway management procedures (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, ventilator set up and maintenance, emergency procedures, respiratory therapy treatment modalities), arterial punctures, and EKG procedures to patients in assigned areas. Responsible for complete documentation according to the hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Reports change in status of patient and/or patient diagnostic procedure results to physician and/or appropriate hospital personnel
Baptist Health System - San Antonio Job ID #2503019846-0. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights
respiratory therapy, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator setup, arterial puncture, EKG procedures, patient care, hospital respiratory services, emergency respiratory treatment, respiratory therapist