Summary:
This position is responsible for providing respiratory therapy, under medical direction, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.
The CHRISTUS Children's Hospital, established in 1959, was the first children's hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College of Medicine) is the only academic children's hospital in San Antonio. Our highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children's Emergency Services, the latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.
Responsibilities:
• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Cleans and sets-up Respiratory Care equipment on a daily basis and after being used for patient care.
• Monitors supplies and forms in Cardiopulmonary Department as needed.
• Ensures all Respiratory Care areas throughout the facility are properly stocked with supplies and equipment, at all times.
• Participates in educational activities to further his/her knowledge of Respiratory Care needs.
• Assist in coverage for EKG as needed.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
B. Experience
- 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- None required
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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