Registered Respiratory Therapist $5,000 Sign On Bonus

AdventHealth; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community with compassion and excellence. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions while you grow professionally and spiritually. With a commitment to the well-being of both patients and staff, this role allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. Embrace the chance to thrive in your career while being part of a mission-driven team.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas with RRT credential.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred, including ED and ICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced respiratory services to various patient age groups.
• Initiate and monitor oxygen therapy and perform critical care duties.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Oxygen Therapy Management

Critical Care Skills

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Pulse Oximeters

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Job description

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

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook 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. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: AHCT 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties.
• Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.
• As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees, you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role you’ll contribute: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The RRT performs routine respiratory clinical care including medication administration, arterial puncture, breathing exercises and retraining, initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy and pulse oximeters. In addition, the RRT performs critical care duties including the initiation of, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation assist, airway care and attendance at deliveries and cardiopulmonary resuscitations dependent upon the RRT level of professional development attained. May perform routine and emergency care for age categories infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Receives and provides report regarding progress of all patients receiving therapy.
• Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures all work is completed.
• Interacts with all members of the health care team to assure efficient problem resolution.
• Assesses need for and initiates oxygen therapy, assessing efficacy and appropriateness through use of physical assessment, Spo2, and arterial blood gas sampling and interaction.
• Works closely with nurses and physicians to aid with all aspects of patient care.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam with the National Board for Respiratory Care approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc) or a successor accrediting authority.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the state of Texas.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS, PALS, NRP Certifications preferred.
• Active AARC Membership preferred.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in ED, ICU, and neonatal settings preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Central Texas

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25003130

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.