Registered Respiratory Therapist $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to uplifting the community through comprehensive respiratory care. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in delivering essential services to a diverse patient population. Your expertise will contribute to the well-being of patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality care. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive. Enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to be part of a mission-driven team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• Must pass the RRT exam and be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory services to patients of all ages.
• Perform critical care duties including mechanical ventilation management.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Mechanical Ventilation Management

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist Exam

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist $5,000 Sign On Bonus (25003130)

Job Number:

25003130

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
• 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. 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: Full Time

Shift: Nights

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, adolescents, adults, 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 completed
• Interacts with all members of the health care team to assure efficient problem resolution
• Assess 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.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• 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:

• Active AARC Membership preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience in ED, ICU, and neonatal settings preferred

Job:

Respiratory Services

Organization:

AdventHealth Central Texas

Primary Location:

US-TX-Killeen

Work Locations:

ME METROPLEX HOSPITAL 2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD Killeen 76549

Operating Unit: AdventHealth Central Texas