Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Life & disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Parental leave

Job summary

Texas Health Huguley is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time Night shift to support patient flow and critical care initiatives. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to interpret evaluations, administer respiratory therapies, and ensure safety protocols are followed in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and Texas RCP and NBRC RRT credentials, with 1+ year of critical care

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license required; NBRC RRT credential required.
• 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 with interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies and performs CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Operates respiratory therapies and determines efficient delivery methods per protocol.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls.
• Manages airway maintenance and ventilation per department protocol.

Skills

Critical care

Patient care

Ventilator management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Texas RCP license

NBRC RRT credential

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

• Full Time Nights 3x12s Rotating Weekends Competitive Night Shift and Weekend Shift Differentials
• 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.

Education

Associate [Required]

Field of Study

in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP [Required]

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) [Required]

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.18 - $50.55

Equal opportunity statement

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

Jesus Christ mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.