Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days - $10K sign on bonus

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing per physician orders and protocols.

The role is based at Bush Renner Campus, requiring current Texas RCP licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NBRC registration with 6 months of respiratory care experience. Grow professionally in a Magnet-designated, award-winning hospital.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Texas as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in good standing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required; NRP/PALS where applicable; must obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

Texas License as RCP

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP/PALS Certification

NBRC Registered

Registry Eligible if Certified

Respiratory Care Experience

Education

Texas RCP license

Job description

Hours of Work

7p-7a

Days Of Week

3 12-hour shifts

Work Shift

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist position, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

Your Job Requirements

• This position will be located at the Bush Renner Campus
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) by the state of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Advanced Cardio Life Support required (NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support where applicable certification - must obtain within 1 year of hire)
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• If Certified, must be Registry eligible and obtain Registered status within 6 months of hire
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Trauma Center