Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Education opportunities

HSA/FSA options

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long-term care insurance

Elder care assistance

Childcare support

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Valley Baptist Harlingen is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate respiratory care to patients, perform cardio-pulmonary diagnostics, and manage respiratory equipment with quality control.

We support professional development, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a potential sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred.
• Certifications: Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP. Preferred: RRT

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care including cardio-pulmonary diagnostics and QC on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

Education

AMA accredited program

Tools

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.

Qualifications

Education:
Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Experience:
Preferred: Prior experience

Certifications:
Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
Preferred: RRT

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Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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