What are the responsibilities and job description for the RCP SPECIALTY - RESPIRATORY THERAPY position at Harlingen Medical Center?
Overview :
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality Patient Focused Care to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texass best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.
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Responsibilities :
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and respiratory director / manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty is responsible for performing advanced respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. The RCP Specialty specializes in the stabilization and transfer of newborns and pediatric patients. The RCP Specialty shall have prior experience in providing critical care support in departments such as NICU, ER, and ICU. With a focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, the RCP Specialty addresses age and population-specific needs and requirements of patients. In the absence of a supervisor, the RCP Specialty may be assigned as Lead RCP, taking responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
2. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. ACLS certificate within 30 day of hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum of 6 months of independent work experience in a specialty area such as NICU, ER, or ICU.NRP certificate preferred
6. NRP certificate preferred
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required
