Registered Respiratory Therapist Fulltime (RRT)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TRS retirement

Paid time off

Certification pay

Referral bonus

Clinical ladder

Yearly merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as part of our clinical care team in Dallas, TX. This full-time position focuses on respiratory care including ventilatory support, airway management, and pharmacologic therapies for all ages in a critical care setting.

The role requires NBRC RRT certification, Texas licensure, BLS, and NRP for NICU as applicable. It emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and high-quality patient care within a renowned

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of critical care preferred.
• A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• License by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by NBRC (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association.
• Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements.
• NRP is required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy according to department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate decision-making in patient assessment and plan of care.
• Assist in procedures and operating equipment with high expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and patient education.
• Document accurately in EMR and SBAR reports.
• Support charge therapist duties and department goals.
• Participate in quality initiatives and teamwork.

Skills

Critical care experience

Teamwork

Education

A.A.S. Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree preferred

NBRC RRT certification

Texas Licensure

BLS certification (AHA)

NRP for NICU

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist Fulltime (RRT) (260000G0)

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Fulltime (RRT) - ( 260000G0 )

Description

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)

• Free/paid medical insurance for full-time employees
• Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Employee discounts (Hotels, Gym Membership, Cellphone, etc.)
• Attractive paid time off package, holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Certification Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical ladder program that gives staff up to $6K a year on top of base salary
• Yearly merit increase based on an employee’s fiscal year performance.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Bonus

• 10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced Night RTs and $5,000 for Day RTs. No sign on for new grads

Shift

• Nightshift or Dayshift

Job Summary

UT Southwestern is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as an integral part of our clinical care team. This full-time RRT position will work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients, and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health for all ages (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). As a valued member of our Respiratory Care team, you will be applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. We invite you to join the UT Southwestern team as a Respiratory Therapist! The UT Southwestern Respiratory Department has been awarded APEX designation by the AARC.

Experience and Education

• Two (2) years of critical care preferred.
• A.A.S Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• License by the Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the NBRC (RRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
• NRP is required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Job Duties

• Administer therapy according to departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate decision-making skills in patient assessment and plan of care based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.
• On one’s own initiative, assist in writing procedures or giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual. Perform technical procedures and operate equipment with a high level of expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics. Assess patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
• Adhere to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.
• Demonstrate activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change out. Assume and perform charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies.
• If not charge therapist, then report all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate. Demonstrate engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.
• Take responsibility for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; take responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participate in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives. Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Adhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.
• Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude. Adhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.