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Valley Baptist Health System

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Valley Baptist Health System, Harlingen, Texas, United States, 78552

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Respiratory Care Practitioner Full Time Nights Job Summary: Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to patients as assigned.

Perform diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system.

Perform quality control on respiratory care equipment, including blood gas analyzers.

Education Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Certifications

Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; CRT

BLS - At hire or obtain within 5 working days before assuming patient care (2 yr renewal)

ACLS/PALS - At hire or obtain within 60 days of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal)

NRP / STABLE - At hire or obtain within 6 months of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal)

Preferred: RRT

Vaccination Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If offered this position and you must be vaccinated under applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment details

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system and quality control on respiratory care equipment.

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