Lonestar is seeking a RESPIRATORY THERAPIST to join our HMG team!
2601 Northwest Loop, Stephenville, TX 76401
- PRN POOL
Job Responsibilities / Position Information for the Respiratory Therapist include:
- Competent and proficient in the delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures outlined in the institutional and departmental manual.
- Administer medications and provide treatment to the resident based on the physician orders.
- Must be able to identify changes in the resident’s condition and evaluate the resident’s respiratory requirements.
- Strong focus assessment skills as well as detailed documentation proficiency is a must.
- Must be able to evaluate and participate in the development of the Resident Plan of Care.
- Respiratory therapist must be able to conduct and prescribe treatments of a routine nature which include suctioning, trach dressing change, Passy-Murie Valve education, CPAP and BIPAP set up with monitoring, and other modalities associated with respiratory care.
- Must be able to make appropriate recommendations for changes or modification for interdisciplinary patient therapy.
- Orientate and in-service with a detailed skill check off, all new employees, nursing staff, and others on the departmental standards of respiratory care.
- Must be competent and able to take a lead during Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Must be able to push, pull, moved and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Knowledge / Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience
Licensure / Certifications:
- Current Respiratory Therapist license
- ACLS
Job Category: Respiratory Therapist
Job Type: PRN