What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Respiratory Therapist - Abilene, TX - Relocation to Odessa, TX position at Hire Energy?
We are looking for an experienced Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) to join our team in Abilene, TX!
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and / or Lead Respiratory Therapist, and upon physician request, set up and operate respiratory care equipment for diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness.
Location : Abilene , TX
Contract : 13-Weeks
Culture
Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions :
- Care for adult and geriatric patients (ages 18 ).
- Respect patient rights, dignity, and individuality.
- Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education.
- Conduct physician-prescribed treatments, including nebulizer therapy and nasal oxygen devices.
- Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators; assist with ventilator weaning and maintain ventilation during CPR.
- Document treatments and patient responses.
- Perform trach care and change trach tubes as needed.
- Change tubing and suction devices per hospital policy.
- Report patient conditions and treatments to relief personnel and primary care nurses.
- Process respiratory therapy equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing.
- Perform equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Make regular rounds to check ventilators and oxygen equipment.
- Conduct diagnostic studies and blood gas analysis.
- Assist with preparing patients for physical therapy, transport, etc.
- Attend departmental and staff meetings.
Standard Duties :
Qualifications :
Requirements
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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