Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Texas Health Resources; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Department at Texas Health HEB in Bedford, TX. The role involves patient assessment, therapy verification, and documentation while working a full-time night schedule (36 hours).

The candidate should have NICU/critical care experience, RRT and RCP licenses, and BCLS certification; ACLS preferred and NICU-specific NRP/NRP required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred.
• RCP and RRT certifications required upon hire.
• BCLS required prior to providing independent patient care; maintained quarterly.
• ACLS preferred upon hire; NRP/NRP required for NICU within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtains/verifies physician orders for therapy and validates appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family.

Skills

NICU experience

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

RRT Certification

RCP License

BCLS Certification

NRP Certification

NRPA Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

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

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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 Night, 36 hours

Department Highlights

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance
• Highly engaged Respiratory Care management

Here’s What You Need

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

What You Will Do

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 the10thyear 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!

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Benefits

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