Night Shift FT Respiratory Therapist

Aide and Healthcare Staffing Solutions (AAHSS) is hiring for a Respiratory Therapist to work Full Time on Night Shift (0645-1915). Aide and Healthcare provides RTs to work as military contractors at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) located in San Antonio, Texas. This is a permanent position.

In order to be considered for this position you must possess the following:

Graduation from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy, or completion of the associate degree equivalency, and successful passage of the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exam.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
You must maintain credentials with the NBRC as well a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required
Minimum of 1-year experience in ALL patient care populations within the last 3 years, especially NICU and PICU (you will be required to work in all areas)

Specific Job-Related Duties

Assesses the respiratory care needs of patients (Adults, Pediatric, and Neonatal).
Identifies potential and actual diagnosis/patient care needs and identifies the contraindications and possible complications of patients receiving respiratory care.
Initiates, evaluates, and reviews respiratory care plans that reflect a multidisciplinary approach to appropriate preventive action.
Sets up and maintains respiratory equipment.
Maintains oxygen, humidity, and aerosol therapy equipment inventory and supplies.
Performs blood gas analysis and respiratory function tests.
Participates in patient rounds.
Maintains patient records.
Provides patient/family respiratory care instruction.

Job Requirements

Must be available to complete all required training as needed
Pass extensive background Check and obtain Security Clearance