Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy

Covenant Health; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to plan, prepare, and deliver a broad range of respiratory care procedures and diagnostic studies. You will document care, inspect and maintain equipment, and assist with patient billing in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

The role requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree (associate or bachelor), relevant BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, Texas license if practicing in TX, and at least 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care from an AMA approved school in lieu of an associate and 1 year of experience.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required on hire.
• ACLS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification from American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License on hire if practicing in Texas.
• Minimum of 1 year experience (may include clinical portion of training).

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers respiratory care procedures and diagnostic studies.
• Documents all respiratory care on appropriate records.
• Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory care equipment.
• Completes patient billing.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care (AMA approved)

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care (AMA approved)

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association

National Provider PALS - American Heart Association

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

1 year experience (clinical portion of training)

Job description

Description

Plans, prepares, and delivers a broad range of respiratory care procedures and diagnostic studies. Documents all respiratory care on appropriate records. Inspects, tests, maintains and operates respiratory care equipment. Completes patient billing.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

We have Full time, Day shift position

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program from an AMA approved school, Or

• Bachelor's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program from an AMA approved school in lieu of an associate degree and 1 year of experience.

• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

• National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

• National Provider PALS - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

• Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License upon hire - if practicing within this state.

• 1 year experience (May include clinical portion of training program).

Preferred Qualification:

• Coursework/Training: Flight Training.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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