Job/Position DescriptionRegistered Therapist IVCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The night shift varied schedule respiratory therapist is appointed by and administratively responsible to the Director of Respiratory Therapy. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory therapy assessments and treatments in compliance with medical staff orders. The Respiratory Therapist is also responsible for obtaining electrocardiograms as ordered by the medical staff. Performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) habilitation or therapeutic rehabilitation work. Work involves providing clinical services or administering and directing an assigned program in habilitation or rehabilitation therapy. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Renders therapeutic treatment. Schedules ordered procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Performs only those procedures ordered by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. Utilizes appropriate respiratory care techniques to ensure client safety and therapeutic results. Consistently produces electrocardiograms suitable for diagnostic purposes. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on the departmentand#146;s equipment. Maintains adequate amounts of supplies needed to perform therapeutic treatments and tests. Performs CPR, to perform Ukeru (once trained), and to conduct Safe Use of Restraint (SUR), the Heimlich maneuver, First Aid, and other emergency procedures as needed. Performs phlebotomy for arterial blood gases. Practices professional respiratory care within the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Department of Health Rules and Regulations Relating to Respiratory Care Practitioner Certification. May oversee the maintenance of progress reports. Develops treatment protocols for specialty areas. Assists in planning and developing in- https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601604 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.