Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Lufkin, TX | United States

Job description

Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Market Director of Respiratory Services, established departmental policies and procedures, and specific instructions, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory disease. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Mission & Vision. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED &
• Completion of a Respiratory Care Degree Program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

Required:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Texas Medical Board (TMB) &

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) &
• BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) &

• ACLS certification (through an approved AHA program) – *Must be obtained within 90 days of hire &/or transfer into position.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

• Excellent working knowledge of all Respiratory Care procedures/techniques
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skill   
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including problem solving 

• None required

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