MD Anderson Cancer Center
Respiratory Therapist - $20K Incentive - Evening/Night
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Job Description
- Req#: 70759
- Requisition ID: 174843
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Evening/Night, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
Respiratory Therapist – Job Description
Shift Hours: 36 hours per week. Evening/Night 6:30pm – 7:00am with rotating weekends and holidays.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world throughout outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides quality respiratory care to patients according to established procedures.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Provides respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians or approved protocols.
· Develops, implements and revises patient care plans.
· Ensures prepackaged medications are labeled with patient information and has the correct drug, dosage, and dosage form.
· Discusses orders for respiratory care with providers, nurses, supervisors, and care teams.
· Verifies and accurately documents pertinent patient care data including assessment, procedures and patient education in medal record.
· Assembles, prepares, cleans, and operates respiratory care equipment per established clinical and infection control practices.
· Documents patient safety issues in safety intelligence.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Complies with all policies and standards.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an approved and accredited program or university.
Licenses/Certifications Required: All of the following: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA Advanced Life Support (ACLS) by AHA Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to practice Respiratory Care.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional InformationAbout the company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas.
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