Night-Shift RRT: Impactful Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and leadership resources

Opportunities for growth

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth, TX seeks a dedicated RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our night-shift team. You will assess patients, administer therapies, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

Required credentials include AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduation, RCP and RRT licensure on hire, and BCLS on hire; ACLS/NRP preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduate required.
• RCP and RRT licensure on hire required; BCLS required.
• CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency must be complied with.
• 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies physician orders for therapy and validates appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluates patient using age- and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions per protocol guidelines.
• Demonstrates competence in age-appropriate patient assessment and individualized care.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and treatment preferences.
• Performs treatment procedures within license scope and delegates safely as needed.
• Determines patient response to treatment and reassesses progress.
• Educates patient and family through instruction and handouts on treatment plan and safety.
• Maintains bedside and ventilator alarms in proper audible position.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment and communicates with physicians.
• Demonstrates competence in patient treatment and age-appropriate care.
• Administers medications safely per guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations.
• Documents verification of orders prior to delivery of care.
• Documents treatment sessions per regulatory guidelines and records education provided.
• Reports unusual occurrences and documents injuries and device malfunctions.
• Enters patient charges and records procedures per guidelines.
• Works with peers and other disciplines to maximize efficiency and departmental objectives.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth, TX seeks a dedicated RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our night-shift team. You will assess patients, administer therapies, document care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

Required credentials include AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program graduation, RCP and RRT licensure on hire, and BCLS on hire; ACLS/NRP preferred. Strong communication and computer skills are advantageous.