Respiratory Therapist - Full Time- Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift to provide direct patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations at John Peter Smith Hospital.

The role requires an RT credential, Texas licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS within 90 days; a degree path or years of experience may apply. The incumbent will support ventilation, airway management, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program per CoARC with at least an associate degree.
• Alternative: six or more years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in lieu of degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required with Texas licensure.
• Current BLS certification, ACLS; PALS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures per physician orders.
• Maintains artificial airways and assists with intubation, tracheostomy changes, decannulation.
• Performs arterial puncture and analysis; operates and maintains equipment.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation; documents in medical records.
• Provides patient education on respiratory therapies and care plans.
• Supports with chart audits and quality improvement activities.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Allied Health (preferred)

Six (6)+ years as Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Texas Medical Board licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Current BLS certification

ACLS Certification

PALS within 90 days of hire

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time- Nights

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time- Nights

Requisition Number:

45654

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RESP

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

6:00pm - 6:30am

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Night

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing direct patient care relating to respiratory illness and diseases in all areas serviced by Respiratory Therapy including neonatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

• Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures per physician orders.
• Maintains artificial airways, assist with intubation, tracheostomy change and decannulation.
• Performs arterial puncture and analysis.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilization and reassembly of equipment.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains continuous mechanical ventilation per physician orders.
• Performs cardio pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency respiratory therapy procedures as necessary.
• Documents respiratory therapy procedures per policy in the patient medical record.
• Provides instruction to patients on the respiratory therapy modalities ordered by their physician.
• Evaluates patient’s clinical conditions and provides suggestions and recommendations for therapeutic procedures to meet patient treatment process.
• Assists with chart audits and quality improvement reviews.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) with a minimum of an associate degree.

OR

• In lieu of an associate degree: Six (6) plus years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

AND

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensure by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current JPS recognized BLS certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or a related discipline from an accredited College or University.
• 2 years clinical experience in a critical care setting.

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States