Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

401(k) retirement savings plan with 87

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed.

Health savings accounts, healthcare &\

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness ins.

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center, part of Tenet Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across all hospital areas. You will manage airway therapies, operate ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas procedures while documenting thoroughly per policy.

CVs require NBRC Registry and CPR certification and Texas licensure; sign-on bonus may be available. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care in East Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Graduate of accredited school of respiratory care.
• Minimum experience: Complete clinical rotation.
• Required certification: NBRC Registry, CPR.
• Required licensure: Texas Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care for all patients in all areas of NMC.
• Airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator setup and maintenance, emergency procedures, modalities.
• Arterial punctures and EKG procedures.
• Complete documentation per hospital and departmental policies.

Skills

Routine therapy

ER-ICU critical care

Airway management

Ventilator care

ABGs

Education

Graduate of accredited school of respiratory care

Job description

Overview

Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

The RRT is to provide respiratory care for all patients in all areas of NMC. Responsible for airway management procedures (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, ventilator set up and maintenance, emergency procedures, respiratory therapy treatment modalities), arterial punctures, and EKG procedures to patients in assigned areas. Responsible for complete documentation according to the hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Reports change in status of patient and/or patient diagnostic procedure results to physician and/or appropriate hospital personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of accredited school of respiratory care

Minimum Experience: Complete clinical rotation

Required Certification: NBRC Registry, CPR

Required Licensure: Texas Department of Health

Skills: Routine therapy, ER-ICU critical care, airway management, ventilator care, ABG’s (for all age groups)

** Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.

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Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

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