Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources invites a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Department in Bedford, Texas. This full-time day position requires 36 hours weekly and state-of-the-art care in a team-based environment.

Ideal candidates will hold RRT and RCP credentials, with NICU/critical care experience preferred and relevant lifesaving certifications up to date. Texas Health emphasizes patient-centered care and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required.
• RCP and RRT credentials are required upon hire.
• BCLS is required prior to independent patient care; ACLS preferred.
• NRP/NRPA required if NICU assignment; 90 days.
• CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies physician orders for therapy and validates appropriateness.
• Reviews medical records and obtains pertinent medical history.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures within license scope.
• Documents verification of orders and treatment sessions per guidelines.

Skills

NICU experience

Critical care experience

RRT certification

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

RCP certification

RRT certification

CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

NRP required in NICU

NRPA required in NICU

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT – Respiratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022 Work hours: Full Time Days, 36 hours

Department Highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Highly engaged Respiratory Care management

Education

• Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required

Experience

• NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required And
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire And
• NRP- Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required And
• NRPA-Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

Patient Assessment/Plan of Care

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.

Patient Treatment

• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Documentation

• Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
• Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Professional Accountability

• Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entity Highlights

Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities. We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke. Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care. We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”. Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees.We’rethrilled to bea2023FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®”for the10 thyear in a row. Westrive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity,compassionand excellence for all.We’recommitted to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural,economicand generational boundaries.Join usand do your life’s best work here!