Registered Respiratory Therapist / PRN / Nights

Dallas Center United Methodist; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist PRN in a highly technical hospital setting. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing according to physician orders and protocols.

Qualified candidates are graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, licensed in Texas, and registered with NBRC, with BLS and ACLS certifications; NRP/PALS within 1 year is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level professional training in respiratory care following an accredited program.
• Current Texas license to practice Respiratory Care.
• NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire; BLS/ACLS required.
• Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with patients and team members.
• Build relationships to promote collaborative patient care.
• Be accountable for your performance and patient outcomes.
• Seek opportunities to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth and learning.
• Be engaged and eager to contribute to a winning team.

Skills

BLS Certified

ACLS Certified

NRP/PALS in 1 year

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Hours Of Work

12 hour shift

Days Of Week

Flexible / PRN

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRN position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification requiredNRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Skills

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab