Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Full-Time

AdventHealth; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Killeen, Texas, is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist for day shifts. This role requires 3x12s with rotating weekends and supports neonatal to geriatric patient care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage respiratory therapies, ventilators, and patient assessments. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, Texas RCP license, NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications, with preferred critical care

Qualifications

• Texas RCP license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program required.
• 1+ year of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with the care team to assist with patient flow.
• Follows hospital safety policies and interprets evaluations and test results with the team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR according to AHA guidelines.
• Delivers respiratory therapies and recommends delivery methods per protocol.
• Obtains and analyzes arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls.
• Maintains airway management and operates mechanical ventilators as required.
• Assesses patients to determine therapy efficacy and suggests changes per dept. protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Field of study: Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

AdventHealth in Killeen, Texas, is seeking a Full Time Respiratory Therapist for day shifts. This role requires 3x12s with rotating weekends and supports neonatal to geriatric patient care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage respiratory therapies, ventilators, and patient assessments. The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, Texas RCP license, NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications, with preferred critical care