Respiratory Therapist – ICU & General Care (RRT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in ICU and general units, including ventilator management and airway support. The role covers inpatient and outpatient settings within the VA North Texas Health Care System.

The position requires active RRT credential, state licensure, and ongoing credentialing; time-limited appointments may apply during credentialing. Clinical collaboration with physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required.
• Must have completed a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Full, current, unrestricted RRT credential and state license required.
• Temporary appointments may be used during credentialing process.
• Must pursue RRT credential to meet national prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, monitors, and troubleshoots volume ventilators in ICU/medical units.
• Provides airway care and monitors oxygenation for patients.
• Documents care in CPRS and Essentris and reports shifts.
• Assists physicians with intubations and mechanical ventilation as needed.
• Transports ventilator-dependent patients for procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BIPAP

Pulse oximetry

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in ICU and general units, including ventilator management and airway support. The role covers inpatient and outpatient settings within the VA North Texas Health Care System.

The position requires active RRT credential, state licensure, and ongoing credentialing; time-limited appointments may apply during credentialing. Clinical collaboration with physicians is essential.