Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN; Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

several other benefits

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Respiratory Care department. This PRN, night-shift role involves evaluating patients, applying therapy interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, RCP and RRT credentials on hire, and current BCLS/ACLS (ICU/ED) with NRP if NICU involved. Eligible for benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program completion is required.
• RN/RT credentials or equivalents recognized upon hire.
• Licensure requirements must be current and active.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using age-appropriate assessments and protocols.
• Apply physician-directed care and document interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Perform therapy techniques within license scope and maintain competency.

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

RCP

RRT

CLIA Compliance

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care

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

Work location:

Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours:

PRN ( As Needed ); Nights; rotating weekends

Respiratory Care Department Highlights

• The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.
• Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.
• Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Here’s What You Need

• Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
• 1 Year Med/Surg Or Critical Care Experience Preferred
• 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 ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and
• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required

What You Will Do

• Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience
• Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment programs
• several other benefits

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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