Description

Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - PRN

What's in it for you?

• High Reliability Organization
• How we treat people in our organization, we are truly committed to patient safety and to our employees
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plan-457(b)
• ATM onsite
• Fresh Vending
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague recognition program.

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years + of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patients’ lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it’s going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started.

www.nacmem.org

Position Summary

Sets up a variety of electromechanical respiration equipment to obtain data relative to functioning of patient needing such assistance, and to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs to patients with respiratory disorders.

Position Duties (not all inclusive)

• Reviews physician's request to determine requirements for tests and/or treatments.
• Assists medical nursing staff as requested, including introduction of respiratory care modalities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in ventilator care, obtaining arterial blood gas samples and running samples, administering IPPB and handheld aerosol treatments, obtaining and administering medication, administering incentive spirometry, administering aerosol therapy, setting up all types of oxygen delivery appliances, basic breathing exercises, postural drainage techniques, emergency procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pulse oximetry.

OUR COMMUNITY:
Welcome to Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas and the official Garden Capital of Texas . Nacogdoches is home of the Texas Blueberry Festival . Nacogdoches is a 300-year-old city known as The Oldest Town in Texas. It’s located in the heart of Deep East Texas almost equidistant between Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana. Nestled between three national forests and only a short drive from two of the largest lakes in Texas, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and has a population of 33,000. Also designated the Garden Capital of Texas, Nacogdoches is recognized for its natural beauty, creeks and trails Nacogdoches has long been a live music destination and remains that today! Classic old venues make for great music, dancing and enjoying a night on the town. Take in live jazz poolside, dance at a local dance hall or simply relax and reconnect at a local wine bar.

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (required)
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (required)
• BLS (CPR) certification (required)
• NRP certification (preferred)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (required)