Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (Lead RRT), Full time; Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist in Dallas, Texas. This vital role involves evaluating patients, applying treatment protocols, and working with cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. Join us to make a difference in patient care while enjoying benefits like 401k, PTO and significant professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• RCP certification required upon hire.
• RRT certification required upon hire.
• BCLS prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and obtain patient history.
• Evaluate patients using appropriate tests.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate assessment.

Skills

Good Verbal Communication

Good Interpersonal Skills

Computer Experience

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

CLIA compliance for foreign education

Job description

**Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care**

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

**Work location:** Texas Health Dallas – Hamon Tower 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. TX 75231

**Work hours:** Full Time| Nights | 36 Hours Weekly| 7:00PM - 7:00AM

**Respiratory Care Department highlights:**

+ Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team

+ The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

+ The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.

+ The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives

+ Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities

**Here’s What You Need**

+ Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required

+ Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

+ 1 year experience required

+ 1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred

+ RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner required upon hire And

+ RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required upon hire And

+ BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire

+ Good Verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, computer experience

**What You Will Do**

+ Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.

+ Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.

+ Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.

+ Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.

+ Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.

+ Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

+ Prepare and distribute staff assignments.

+ Assure appropriate staffing for all shifts.

+ Acts as resource for therapists, interns, and support personnel in solving departmental issues.

+ Acts as preceptor in orientation/assessment of clinical competence with new hires.

+ Handle issues that arise during the shift such as quality issues, equipment, staffing needs or complaints.

+ Other duties as assigned.

**Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist**

· Benefits include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Paid Parental Leave, Flex Spending, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

**Entity Highlights:**

For more than a half-century, **Texas Health Hospital Dallas** has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

**If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together.**

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