Lead Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal to Adolescent Care

Medical City Las Colinas; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist who maintains clinical expertise and may supervise staff and students in the clinical setting. The role requires the ability to care for neonates through adolescents, with occasional adult patients.

Responsibilities include applying scientific respiratory knowledge, operating respiratory equipment, performing procedures, and responding to emergent situations to manage patients’ respiratory status. CPR proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from NBRC-recognized Respiratory Care program.
• Minimum of two years college.
• Two years’ experience in respiratory care.
• Credentialed as CRT or RRT by NBRC.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS certification.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical expertise as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Supervise staff and students in the clinical setting.
• Care for neonates through adolescents, with occasional adults.
• Exercise judgment within guidelines of care plans and policies.
• Respond to emergent situations to manage patients’ respiratory status.

Skills

Respiratory care

Staff supervision

Pediatric care

CPR certified

Neonatal care

Education

NBRC-CRT or NBRC-RRT

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist who maintains clinical expertise and may supervise staff and students in the clinical setting. The role requires the ability to care for neonates through adolescents, with occasional adult patients.

Responsibilities include applying scientific respiratory knowledge, operating respiratory equipment, performing procedures, and responding to emergent situations to manage patients’ respiratory status. CPR proficiency is essential.