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Pay Scale: $27.20 - $36.16 Shift:  Casual Part Time, Varied Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Director and Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of physician and by prescription.  Essential Duties: - Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health and psychosocial history. - Reads prescriptions, reviews patient information, and assesses patient condition, to administer respiratory therapy without posing a threat to self and others. - Observes, inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Orders repairs when needed. - Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy. - Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. - Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. - Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. - Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. - Performs pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. - Assists in C-sections and Bronchoscopies. - Responds to Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Trauma’s in the ER. - Assists in Percutaneous Tracheotomies in ICU and Bedside Bronchoscopies. - Consults with physician in the event of adverse reactions. - Maintains patient’s charts that contain pertinent identifications and therapy information. - Demonstrates respiratory care procedure to trainees and other health care personnel. - Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group. - Assumes responsibility as Lead when necessary. Delegates the workload ensuring no compromise to patient care. Assesses productivity during the shift with the authority to flex up or down as workload determines need. - Resolves any conflict or situation that needs immediate attention, and records the details for the Director and Supervisor. - Communicates with Director and Supervisor any personnel issues that need immediate attention, as it pertains to quality of work or standards of care.

**Eligible for $5,000 Sign-On Bonus & $10,000 Educational Assistance!**   Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.    If you’re passionate about respiratory care, it’s time to join our established team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!   Applying Your Knowledge and Talents: - Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs - Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy - Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs - Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs - Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control   Skills: Acute Care, Vent, Ventilation, Critical care, Cardiovascular, Neuro, Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT, Team Player, Compassion, Trust, Collaboration, Breathing Treatment, Cardiopulmonary, Lung Cancer, Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumonia

POSITION SUMMARY The Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers.   - ESSENTIAL - Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. - Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. - Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. - Possesses life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. - Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. - Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. - Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. - Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers. - Responsible for all Respiratory and other assigned processes specific to St. Joseph College Station Emergency Room. #missioncritical

#missioncritical Respiratory Therapist Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us?

#missioncritical Employment Incentive:  $10,000 Respiratory Therapist Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us?

POSITION SUMMARY         Provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.       POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES         1. Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities2. Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2.3. Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures4. Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment.5. Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography6. Documenting all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system7. Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students8. May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor

* $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**   JOB SUMMARY • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. ACCOUNTABILITIES • ESSENTIAL 1. Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. 2. Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. 3. Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. 4. Possesses and performs life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. 5. Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. 6. Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. 7. Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. 8. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.   #missioncritical

    JOB SUMMARY • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. ACCOUNTABILITIES • ESSENTIAL 1. Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. 2. Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. 3. Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. 4. Possesses and performs life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. 5. Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. 6. Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. 7. Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. 8. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.   #missioncritical

* $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**   JOB SUMMARY • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. ACCOUNTABILITIES • ESSENTIAL 1. Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. 2. Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. 3. Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. 4. Possesses life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. 5. Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. 6. Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. 7. Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. 8. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers. 9. Responsible for all Respiratory and other assigned processes specific to St. Joseph College Station Emergency Room. • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.   #missioncritical   

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.

    POSITION SUMMARY         Provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.       POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES         1. Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities2. Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2. 3. Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures4. Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. 5. Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography6. Documenting all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system7. Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students8. May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY         Provides care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. This care includes treatment, management, control, and diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.       POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES         1. Administering therapy modalities which include, but are not limited to, Hand held Nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV), Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Pentamidine therapy. Medication administration may be included during these therapy modalities2. Administering medical gas therapy including oxygen and Helium-Oxygen Therapy (HeO2. 3. Performing ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life support systems. These therapies are comprised of non-invasive and invasive ventilation therapies, as well as transport of ventilator patients to diagnostic procedures4. Performs physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing including, ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFT's, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, and pulse oximetry and sleep apnea assessment. 5. Performs specialized procedures which including but are not limited to, CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics/ambulation. Permanent or temporary assignment may be made to the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform diagnostic procedures to identify and quantify dysfunction by spirometry, gas diffusion, and body plethysmography6. Documenting all patient care Accurately and completely in the required departmental documentation system7. Serve as resource to certified respiratory therapists, preceptor for new employees, and respiratory care students8. May serve as charge therapist in running the shift in absence of the supervisor  

* $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**   JOB SUMMARY • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. ACCOUNTABILITIES • ESSENTIAL 1. Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. 2. Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. 3. Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. 4. Possesses and performs life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. 5. Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. 6. Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. 7. Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. 8. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.   #missioncritical

Assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.   ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status. 2. Evaluates and ensures proper maintenance of airways and patient ventilation. 3. Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment. 4. Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples, and performs blood gas analysis; verifies accuracy of results. 5. Performs preoperative assessments of patients’ respiratory status; provides instruction on prevention of postoperative complications. 6. Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings. 7. Participates in resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments (based upon level of training). 8. Demonstrates competent and safe procedures in obtaining and handling sputum specimens. 9. Stocks supplies, assembles crash boxes, prepares ventilators and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area. 10. Other duties as assigned by management.

* $8,000 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE**   JOB SUMMARY • Performs all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups under the direction of a qualified physician to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. ACCOUNTABILITIES • ESSENTIAL 1. Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers. 2. Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments. 3. Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers. 4. Possesses life saving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients. 5. Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care. 6. Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications. 7. Exhibits an understanding of St. Joseph Health System's philosophy and treats people of different ethnic, spiritual, moral, and cultural beliefs fairly and with dignity, to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and values. 8. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment for all customers. 9. Responsible for all Respiratory and other assigned processes specific to St. Joseph College Station Emergency Room. • OTHER 0. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.   #missioncritical

Our Speech Pathologist                                                                                                  Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services in Speech and Language Pathology.      Benefits of Working for St. Luke’s St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.   We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs                                                                                                                                          Expectations                                                                                                     - Evaluates, plans and implements communication and/or swallow treatment programs according to physician referral, and/or plan of care. - Designs programs to meet the patient’s oral motor/swallowing, speech/language, and cognitive needs. - Applies and shares advanced knowledge of new treatment philosophies and techniques, changes in the practice act or rules, or changes affecting the healthcare industry. - Plans and organizes work in a systematic manner to enhance patient care and departmental outcomes and achieve established productivity standards - Promotes and Supports positive and professional customer service, while interacting with clients, guests and hospital personnel. Works collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team, other departments and disciplines to assure patients and customer’s needs are met in a timely manner. Encourages the active participation of the patient and/or family in goal setting and patient/family training/education