Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Department on a PRN Nights schedule. The role includes patient assessment, therapy orders, and documentation across adult and neonatal ICU settings.

Responsibilities include performing treatments within licensure, supporting education of students, and contributing to high-quality patient care in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
• CLIAFE must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
• 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred
• Adult and Neonatal ICU experience strongly preferred
• RCP and RRT required on hire
• BCLS required and maintained quarterly; ACLS preferred; NRP required if NICU work

Responsibilities

• Obtains/verifies physician orders for therapy and validates appropriateness
• Reviews available medical records and obtains pertinent medical history from patient or family
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desired treatment
• Performs treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license
• Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care
• Documents aspects of each treatment session per departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other regulatory guidelines
• Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and meet departmental needs
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Education

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours:

PRN Nights; 3 shifts within a 6-week schedule, one being a weekend shift

Respiratory Care Department Highlights

• Excellent staff engagement results
• High retention rate
• Outstanding preceptor program to advance staff training
• Perform advanced skills to include adult intubations and vascular access procedures

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

• 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred
• Adult and Neonatal ICU 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 upon hire preferred And
• NRP - Essential 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.

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're thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 10thyear in a row.

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We're committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and do your life's best work here

Entity Highlights

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We're a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women's services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We're accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We've been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.

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!

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