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OverviewJoin our team as a PRN Respiratory Therapist in Quitman, TX.Why Join Us?Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare BetterThrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.People‑First: We prioritize your well‑being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.Get to Know Your Team:UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24‑hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on‑site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.ResponsibilitiesProviding comprehensive technical and clinical support for innovative respiratory care services within the hospital environment.Staying updated with the latest advancements in respiratory care practices and techniques.Evaluating and making recommendations for services.Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non‑invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set‑up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing.Maintaining high standards of professionalism.Attends appropriate in‑service education both departmental and hospital‑wide.Always practices and promotes good public relations.This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co‑workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.Job RequirementsAssociate's degreeBLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.Preferred Job RequirementsActive certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration.#J-18808-Ljbffr