Registered Respiratory Therapist – NICU & Critical Care

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

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.