Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services invites a Respiratory Therapist to join our Carthage, TX team as a PRN clinician. You will support patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues under the guidance of the Respiratory Care Supervisor, contributing to general therapy, critical care, education, and pulmonary services leadership.

Required are a COARC-accredited education, Texas licensure, NBRC certification, and BLS; ACLS and NRP within specified timelines are also expected to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• Graduate from a COARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Texas Medical Board license required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) credential required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision for acute and chronic respiratory problems.
• Contribute to general therapy, critical care, education, and pulmonary services leadership.

Education

COARC-accredited respiratory care program

Texas Medical Board license

Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

BLS certification within 14 days

ACLS

NRP within 6 months of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Carthage, TX

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Carthage located in Panola County, boasts 23 private patient rooms. The hospital also features a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Respiratory Care Supervisor and according to specific instructions and established departmental policies and procedures, provides patient care to those suffering from acute and chronic respiratory problems. Job duties and responsibilities are related to General Therapy, Critical Care, Education, Processing Control, Pulmonary Services Research, and Leadership.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate from COARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Licensed practitioner by the State of Texas Medical Board.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.