Respiratory Therapist
Posted on: 21 Sep 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
KEY FUNCTIONS
Patient Safety Provides respiratory care modalities to patients as ordered by physicians or based on approved protocols, including but not limited to the administration of respiratory related medications, oxygen and humidity therapies, airway clearance therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, lung studies etc. in all assigned areas (i.e. ICU and Non-ICU). Develops, implements and revises patient care plans while promoting patient safety, quality of care, and patient experience. Ensures prepackaged medications are labeled with patient information and has the correct drug, dosage and dosage form. Discusses orders for respiratory care with providers, nurses, supervisors and care teams. Verifies and accurately documents pertinent patient care data including assessment and procedures in medical records at the time of providing care. Assembles, prepares, cleans, and operates respiratory care equipment per established clinical and infection control practices. Documents patient safety issues in safety intelligence. Ensures supplies and equipment are used properly to promote stewardship of resources. Removes and returns all stand-by or used respiratory care equipment for processing in the department. Performs arterial draws and analysis.
Education and Training Provides education to patients before, during, and after patient care on respiratory medications and related modalities. Completely documents patient education in patient record. Provides orientation to new staff. Maintains required training and education per regulatory and licensing requirements. Attends all required training, education, and skills validation review on a timely basis. Attends staff meetings and team huddles regularly. Pays close attention to communication through the use of email, intranet, and other methods.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent, and Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an approved and accredited program or university.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) by AHA
Advanced Life Support (ACLS) by AHA
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to practice Respiratory Care.
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Mission
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Vision
We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History.
Core Values
Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.
We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.
-
IndustryHealthcare
-
No. of Employees20,000
-
Website
-
Jobs Posted1721
