Respiratory Therapist
San Antonio, TX
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Unit Information

Location: San Antonio, TX

• Unit Types: CVICU – 34 beds; NCCU – 33 beds; LRICU (ECMO) – 14 beds; MICU – 12 beds; MSICU – 13 beds; 2South ICU – 15 beds; Adult ED – about 50 beds; numerous other floors – 300+ beds.
• Staffing: 14-16 staff members per shift.
• Equipment Used: GE Carescape R860 ventilator, Covidien PB980 ventilator, Avea Ventilator, V60 noninvasive, Vapotherm, Blender HFNC, Vest CPT, MetaNeb, Cough Assist, Percussor CPT.
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech.

Job Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients by performing various therapeutic procedures. The role includes:

• Nebulizer therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• BiPAP management
• Ventilator support
• High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy
• Bronchial assist procedures
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling and analysis

Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Required Experience: 6 months to 1 year of ICU experience.
• Required Certifications: CRT or RRT, Texas RCP license, BLS, ACLS.
• Preferred Skills: Previous experience within respiratory therapy and familiarity with critical care procedures.
• Best Personality Fit: Team player who is flexible and able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Floating: Willingness to float to pediatrics is voluntary.

Dress Code

Staff are required to wear olive or sage scrub tops with black scrub bottoms. All black scrubs are also acceptable.

Work Schedule

Staff are expected to work at least 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule, which does not require alternating weekends.