Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Medical City Healthcare; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Job summary

Medical City Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Medical City North Hills Hospital to play a vital role in patient care. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic procedures, managing ventilation, and educating patients and families.

The position requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist qualification and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and retirement plans. Join us in delivering exceptional care!

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP-State) required.
• No experience required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days.
• Neonate Resuscitation must be obtained within 30 days.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Interpret breath sounds and airway patency.
• Assist with artificial airway placement.
• Educate patients and families.
• Ensure readiness and preventive maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Assessing respiratory status

Delivering evidence-based therapy

Managing ventilation and airways

Supporting patients and the care team

Maintaining equipment and safety

Education

Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Associate Degree

Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Shift: PRN / Per Diem

Location: Medical City North Hills Hospital

Job Summary & Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. Your role will include the following responsibilities and qualifications.

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP-State)
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate
• No experience required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitation must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Medical City North Hills offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness resources
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.