Clinical Therapist I

Company: Hendrick Health System
Location: Abilene
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy students and new graduates. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.---- JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationGraduate of Registry Level Respiratory Care ProgramRegistered Respiratory Therapist Credential NBRCMinimum Work ExperienceNo previous experienceRequired Licenses/CertificationsState of Texas licensure in Respiratory CareCPR certifiedAnnual renewal of National Board for Respiratory Care active status for therapists subject to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP)Graduate Therapists must obtain CRT credentials and then test for RRT credential and NBRC Credential active status within 1 year of graduation. If RRT Credential is not obtained, will be placed into Respiratory Care Practitioner job position until RRT credential is obtained.Required Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesInput data into computer programs.Maintain work area according to OSHA and NIOSH standards..

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