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Driscoll Childrens Hospital - Rio Grande Valley (Opening 2023-05-01)
Edinburg, TX

$21-37/hour
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Respiratory Therapist - Transport - Edinburg, Texas


Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley has an exciting employment opportunity for Respiratory Therapist - Transport. The anticipated opening of the facility Spring 2023.

This position will require travel to the Driscoll Children's Hospital main campus in Corpus Christi for training. It is essential to participate in the preparation of processes and protocols for opening day.

General Purpose of Job:

The Transport RT will assist primary caregiver with stabilization and management of the patient’s airway, pulmonary care, ventilator management, and other care according to license and will ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all Transport policies and procedures.  The Transport RT will be able to function as part of a team to ensure safety of patients and staff.  The Transport RT is accountable to the Transport Medical Director, the Transport Director and the Transport Clinical Coordinator. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

  • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Operates within the framework of the Driscoll Children’s Hospital mission, vision and values.
  • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 
  • Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and is able to adapt to any given situation.
  • Responsible for daily checks ensuring that equipment is properly maintained according to department policy.
  • Responsible for providing patient care according to department protocol, policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for communication and documentation necessary for proper patient care.
  • Responsible for assessing patients pulmonary conditions and can communicate findings to MCP, RN or Paramedic.
  • Responsible for management of patient’s airway, pulmonary care and ventilator management.
  • Responsible for maintaining required number of continuing education hours.
  • Is a highly motivated, well-organized individual and has demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Handles multiple tasks and is self-directed.
  • Speaks clearly and concisely over radio and telephone.
  • Maintains professional composure, thinks clearly, quickly assesses and evaluates situations, organizes thoughts, and responds quickly in emergency and stressful situations and effectively coordinates transport duties.
  • Communicates with Transport Coordinator any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies. 
  • Completes special assignments and projects assigned by the Transport Director or Coordinator.
  • Participates in teaching and quality improvement reviews.
  • Attends regular safety and staff meetings.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university for Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current RT license in the State of Texas.
  • Has a minimum of two years experience in the NICU, PICU or Pediatric ED and/or previous pediatric/neonatal transport experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Delete category if not applicable.

  • Licensed in State of Texas as an RRT or obtain Registry within 1 year of hire date.
  • Maintains AHA cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and is current upon hire.
  • Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtained within 6 months of hire).
  • Maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification (obtained within 6 months of hire).
  • Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtained within 12 months of hire).
  • Provides proof of personal automobile liability insurance upon hire.
  • Provides proof of current Texas state driver’s license.
  • Obtains & Maintains National Certification in specialty within 1 year post completion of orientation.
  • Obtains & Maintains EMT-Basic certification (course provided by DCH) within 2 years of hire date.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   This statement should apply and be included on all job descriptions.

 

Complete the following by applying an X.

 

SEDENTARY (requires lifting 10 lbs., carrying small objects)

 

LIGHT (requires lifting 20 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs.)

 

MEDIUM (requires lifting 50 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs.)

X

HEAVY (requires lifting 100 lbs., with frequent carrying of up to 50 lbs.)

 

VERY HEAVY (requires lifting over 100 lbs., such as moving furniture)

CODES: C=Continuously, F=Frequently, O=Occasionally, and R=Rarely

Standing

F

Reaching

O

Crawling

R

Sitting

F

Handling

C

Bending

F

Walking

F

Fine Dexterity

C

Twisting

F

Lifting

O

Kneeling

O

Climbing

O

Carrying

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

F

Pushing/Pulling

O

Foot Controls

O

Other

 

Hearing

C

Talking

F

 

 

 

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

 

No special vision requirements.

Make notes on the specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above.

notes:

  • Employees in this position must be able to successfully complete a Physical Ability and Functional Strength Test, as requested by the hospital. 
  • Must maintain a total body weight of 250 pounds or less to be able to fly rotor wing (helicopter).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.   This statement should apply and be included on all job descriptions.

 

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

 

Amount of Time

 

 

Under

1/3 To

Over

 

None

1/3

2/3

2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

 

 

 

Work near moving mechanical parts

 

 

 

Work in high, precarious places

 

 

 

Fumes or airborne particles

 

 

 

Toxic or caustic chemicals

 

 

 

Outdoor weather conditions

 

 

 

Extreme cold (non-weather)

 

 

 

Extreme heat (non-weather)

 

 

 

Risk of electrical shock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk of radiation

 

 

 

Vibration

 

 

 

 

How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job?  Complete the following.

CODES: C=Continuously, F=Frequently, O=Occasionally, and R=Rarely

R

Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

O

Quiet (examples: library, private office)

F

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

F

Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

R

Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, boiler room)

Make notes on the specific job duties that are affected by the environmental conditions selected above.

notes:

  • Exposure to loud noise is limited to operation of ambulance units and aircraft. Include any other information that will aid in the preparation of an accurate description of this job. Delete this section if not applicable.

 

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Pay

Average Texas Staff Position Pay

$24.89/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist is 74% lower than the US average of $43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.