Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; Burleson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Burleson, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (3x12s). The role involves documenting and charging procedures, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring safe, effective patient ventilation and therapy.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, Texas RCP license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS. NBRC RRT certification preferred; 1+ year CCU experience is favored.

Qualifications

• Patient care skills across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Associate degree required with field of study in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges procedures accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to support patient flow.
• Follows safety regulations and hospital policies.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Operates and manages mechanical ventilators and airway devices.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases; performs quality controls.
• Assesses patients and adjusts therapy per protocol.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Field of study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Texas RCP License

NBRC RRT Certification

BLS CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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 together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

11801 SOUTH FWY

City:

BURLESON

State:

Texas

Postal Code:

76028

Job Description:

Shift: Full Time Nights

3x12s

• 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]
• ACLS [Required]
• PALS [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.