Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Tyler, TX to provide vital support in respiratory care services. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree and the relevant certifications, contributing to a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient well-being. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of care and staying current with industry developments.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Active Texas state certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Evaluating and recommending respiratory services.

Skills

Proficiency in invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care

Knowledge of aerosolized medication delivery systems

Ability to perform oxygen delivery devices setup

Ability to conduct postural drainage

Proficiency in pulse oximetry and pulmonary function testing

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
• Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
• Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
• Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
• Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.
• Always practices and promotes good public relations.
• This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree

• Current BLS

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration