Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley in Burleson, Texas is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to support patient care and ensure safe, effective ventilation and respiratory therapies. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and accurate documentation of procedures.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, state CPR/BLS certification, and NBRC RRT eligibility. This position offers day shifts and a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Patient care skills for neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans with Interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies providing CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Operates and manages respiratory therapy equipment and ventilation per protocol.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

Our Promise To You

Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

11801 SOUTH FWY

City

BURLESON

State

Texas

Postal Code

76028

Job Description

PRN

$45.00/hour

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol.
• Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed.
• Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure.
• Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs. [Required]

Education

• Associate [Required]

Field Of Study

• in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

• 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) [Required]
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

$27.18 - $50.55

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.