Opportunity:
Respiratory Therapist
Job Details:
• Rotating weekend schedule required
• Day shift staffing includes 1 supervisor and 2-3 respiratory therapists; night shift staffing includes 1 supervisor and 2-3 respiratory therapists
• Dress code requires pewter grey scrubs
• May float to Doctors Regional Medical Center RT Department
• Critical care experience with adults is required
• NICU Level 3 experience preferred, including use of oscillators, InoMax, 980s, Hamilton C6, and Vapotherm
• PALS and NRP certifications preferred
• Required certifications: RCP license with Texas Medical Board, RRT with National Board for Respiratory Care, ACLS, BLS
• Work with equipment including 840, 980, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1, C1, and C6 ventilators
• Use Meditech EMR system
• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
• Assist with bronchoscopies at the bedside and in the endoscopy suite
• Assist with placement of artificial airways
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
• Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation
• Assist at moderate and high-risk deliveries for neonatal stabilization and/or resuscitation
• Serve as a clinical resource, providing education to patients, families, and staff
• Perform duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment
Facility:
This facility is a full-service medical center housing a 24-bed ICU, 16-bed ED, 8-bed ED, 16-bed NICU, 40-bed Med/Surg unit, and 25-bed Telemetry unit. The respiratory therapy department consists of 20 respiratory therapists supporting a wide range of critical care and specialty services across multiple units within the main hospital building.
Location:
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the stunning Texas Gulf Coast, known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather year-round, and a thriving arts and dining scene. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the abundant opportunities for fishing, sailing, and water sports, making it a fantastic destination for healthcare professionals seeking an exciting and sun-filled work-life balance.