Registered Respiratory Therapist - Impactful Care & Growth

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support Respiratory Care. The role involves reviewing medical records, assessing patients, and applying evidence-based treatments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, RCP/RRT credentials on hire, and BCLS with ACLS/NRP as applicable. A NICU preference and strong communication skills are prized assets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program upon hire.
• CLIAFE compliance with foreign education equivalency required.
• NICU experience strongly preferred.
• RCP and RRT credentials required upon hire; BCLS prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly; ACLS required for ICU/ED (90 days); NRP required for NICU (90 days).

Responsibilities

• Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluate patients using age- and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Apply appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol and priority of care.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate assessment and individualized care.
• Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient’s age and treatment desires.
• Perform treatment procedures within the scope of professional license.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support Respiratory Care. The role involves reviewing medical records, assessing patients, and applying evidence-based treatments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, RCP/RRT credentials on hire, and BCLS with ACLS/NRP as applicable. A NICU preference and strong communication skills are prized assets.