Neonatal RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Mentorship and training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at our Fort Worth facility. The role includes patient assessment, planning of care, and administering respiratory therapies under physician orders.

Required are an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, CLIAFE compliance for foreign education, and RCP/RRT credentials with BCLS; ACLS/NRP are preferred. Prior Med/Surg/critical care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required.
• The CLIAFE regulation for foreign education equivalency must be complied with.
• 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and planning of care based on physician orders.
• Review medical records and obtain relevant history from patient or family.
• Evaluate patients using age-appropriate assessment tests.
• Apply care interventions per protocol and safety guidelines.
• Educate patient and family on treatment plans and self-management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Foreign education equivalency (CLIAFE)

RCP/RRT certification requirements

Tools

N/A

Job description

Neonatal RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Night shift 7PM-7AM including rotating weekends and holidays

Here’s What You Need

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required
• Other – CLIAFE – must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency
• 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred
• Previous experience a plus

Required Certifications/Licenses

• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire required

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire preferred
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program upon hire preferred

Skills

• Good verbal communications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer experience

What You Will do

• Patient Assessment/Plan of Care - Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from 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.
• Patient Treatment - Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
• Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management.
• Maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Administers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines.
• Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in proper/timely manner.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Documentation - Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
• Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Reports and documents unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.
• Enters patient charges and record procedures according to departmental guidelines.
• Professional Accountability - Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
• Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community educational in-services.
• Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community.
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished.
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirements.
• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel.
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift and inter-hospital.
• Adapts to changes in workload assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why Texas Health Resources?

At Texas Health Fort Worth, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 726-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas

• 2025 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (11th consecutive year & highest among health care systems recognized.)
• 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the eight year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.)
• 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)

Additional perks of being a THR Respiratory Therapist

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
• Positively impact patients’ quality of life
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
• Enjoy opportunities for growth