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Description
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time working day shift.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Licensed as a Respiratory care Practitioner with extensive knowledge and training in the assessment of patients and the performance of all respiratory care procedures including advanced critical respiratory care procedures, and advanced diagnostic testing within the scope of the cardiopulmonary department.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Graduate of an approved school for Respiratory Therapy and licensed as an RCP in the state of Texas.
Required Skills:
Extensive training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and diagnostic procedures.
Preferred Skills:
In depth training and experience in patient assessment and performing all respiratory therapeutic, critical care and advanced diagnostic procedures.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLSPreferred Licensure /Registration /Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and ACCS
Required Experience:
Experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management, diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG's on newborns through adults.
Preferred Experience:
Extensive experience in patient assessment and performance of clinical respiratory therapy procedures, critical care procedures and ventilator management and advanced diagnostic testing including arterial blood gases and EKG's on newborns through adults along with bronchoscopies and pulmonary function testing.
Worksite address
kerrville, TX, 78028, US
Who can apply
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