MedCurate is seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist (RT) for prn shifts in Beaumont, TX

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Schedule: prn/ per diem - no minimum or maximum number of shifts required

Pay- up to $50/hour! Pay is per shift and initiates within 72 hours of shift end time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy principles in the provision of critical care services including but not limited to: CPR, Airway Management, and Ventilator Management: initiation, assessment, monitoring, and adjustments.

2. Maintains high degree of competency in the operation of equipment in the Department to include trouble-shooting and minor repair.

3. Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing diagnostic studies: bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics, blood gas analysis and electrocardiograms.

4. Selects, assembles, and checks equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions. Cleans and disinfects equipment per department policy and procedure. Utilizes supplies appropriately and assists with cost containment.

5. Utilizes specialized knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures in performing general therapy: including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, aerosol medication therapy, chest physiotherapy, volume expansion therapy, IPPB.

6. Assesses, conducts, monitors and modifies prescribed therapy to achieve plan of care goals and recommends adjustments as appropriate based on patient's response to therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner; Current BLS (CPR) certification required.

Preferred Experience

• 1–3 years of clinical experience in acute or critical care settings

Job Types: Per diem, Temporary

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 3-12 hour day shifts, mostly weekends starting July 28th for a period of four weeks?

Ability to Commute:

• Beaumont, TX 77701 (Required)

Work Location: In person