Steward Health Care
Respiratory Therapist PDM
Steward Health Care, Odessa, Texas, us, 79760
Location: Odessa Regional Medical Center
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
Job Type: Per Diem
Department: 4100.53500 RESPIRATORY THERAPY
About ORMC:
Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 by 14 obstetricians, pediatricians, and family practitioners as Odessa Women's and Children's Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Hospital in 1995.
In June 2007, Odessa Regional Hospital purchased Alliance Hospital and changed its name to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. In 2015, ORMC acquired Basin Healthcare Center. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.
Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.
About the Position:
Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities. Provides service to age range from neonate to geriatric.
Regulatory Requirements:
* Current TMB Respiratory Therapist Licensure. * Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. * Current NPR Certifications - if working in the NICU * Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS * Current Stable Certification for NICU, if working in NICU * Fire safety training
Language Skills:
* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. * Additional languages optional. * Strong written and verbal skills.
Skills:
* Basic computer knowledge. * Ability to use blood gas analyzers, ventilators, EKG, bedside PFT * Ability to perform chest PT. * Current yearly skills competency testing
Physical Demands:
* For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
Job Type: Per Diem
Department: 4100.53500 RESPIRATORY THERAPY
About ORMC:
Odessa Regional Medical Center was founded in 1975 by 14 obstetricians, pediatricians, and family practitioners as Odessa Women's and Children's Hospital. Through the years, the hospital grew and evolved into a full-service healthcare facility and the name was changed to Odessa Regional Hospital in 1995.
In June 2007, Odessa Regional Hospital purchased Alliance Hospital and changed its name to Odessa Regional Medical Center to reflect its larger campus and more comprehensive services. In 2015, ORMC acquired Basin Healthcare Center. The hospital has 225 beds and has approximately 250 physicians on staff and has over 700 employees.
Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.
About the Position:
Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities. Provides service to age range from neonate to geriatric.
Regulatory Requirements:
* Current TMB Respiratory Therapist Licensure. * Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. * Current NPR Certifications - if working in the NICU * Current BLS certification, ACLS and PALS * Current Stable Certification for NICU, if working in NICU * Fire safety training
Language Skills:
* Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. * Additional languages optional. * Strong written and verbal skills.
Skills:
* Basic computer knowledge. * Ability to use blood gas analyzers, ventilators, EKG, bedside PFT * Ability to perform chest PT. * Current yearly skills competency testing
Physical Demands:
* For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.