Respiratory Therapist
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
El Paso, TX
5x8 hrs
$29-41/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care218 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
Qualifications
- Minimum of 70%
Description
Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus available based on experience
Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing Respiratory Care to non-critical and critically ill patients in the hospital. Training and services provided by this position are appropriate to patients of all age groups. Applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintains standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting. The RCP communicates necessary information and makes needed recommendations to the physician and nurses as appropriate. This individual is an active participant in the quality improvement process leading to the planning and implementation of new programs and services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Graduate with a diploma or certificate of completion, from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Respiratory Therapy Program
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Must have current license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas, and be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Must have a current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Must attain certification in ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 6 months of date of hire.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Must speak and write English fluently.
- Preferred Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Facility
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
- Short Term Acute Care
- 218 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
The Hospitals of Providence
About El Paso, TX
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
- Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
- The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
- The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.
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