Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN; Nights

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at Texas Health Dallas. The role involves patient assessment, implementing respiratory care protocols, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires RCP and RRT licensure, BCLS in place and maintained, ACLS within 90 days (NICU may require NRP). Prior Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency required.
• 1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred.
• RCP and RRT licenses required upon hire.
• BCLS certification prior to independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
• ACLS required in ICU/ED within 90 days; NICU requires NRP within 90 days if applicable.
• Good verbal communications, interpersonal skills, and computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluate each patient using age- and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Apply appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol and priority of care.
• Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate patient assessment and individualized care.
• Use therapeutic techniques appropriate to patient’s age and treatment desires.
• Perform treatment procedures within the scope of licensure.

Skills

RCP License

RRT Certification

BCLS

ACLS

NRP (NICU)

Good communication

Computer skills

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Foreign education equivalency (CLIAFE)

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
• Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

What You Will Do

• 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

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as 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.

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.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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