Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for per diem, day shift (12 hours, 6:00am–6:00pm). You will administer therapies, perform ABG/PFT tests, and set up ventilators as part of a patient-focused respiratory care team.

Requirements include TX RCP license, NBRC RRT, BLS/ACLS on hire (PALS within 60 days; NRP preferred). Two years acute care and an associate or BS in Respiratory Care are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current TX RCP license required.
• NBRC-registered RRT or to be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certification on hire and maintained.
• PALS certification on hire or within 60 days; NRP preferred.
• Associates or B.S. in Respiratory Care preferred; 2 years acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inhalation and oxygen therapy, and administer aerosol medications.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and related life-support devices.
• Contribute to rapid response teams; assist airway management and resuscitation.
• Assess respiratory status and update treatment plans; ensure equipment cleanliness.

Education

Associate or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: 12 hour: 6:00am - 6:00pm

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our RRT. The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients

• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations

• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

• Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.

6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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