Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock, part of Ernest Health, Inc., is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem position in Lubbock, Texas. You will evaluate and treat patients with breathing disorders and perform associated respiratory care tasks.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, providing therapies, and collaborating with the care team to support best outcomes in an inpatient setting. Current state RT license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• One year of recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders.
• Performs lab functions and assists in respiratory care.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist license

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Lubbock, Texas

Join our Team!!!

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients - of all ages to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

About Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock

Located at 4302 Princeton Street in Lubbock, TX, Trustpoint is a 93-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital specializing in adult and pediatric care. We are proud to be ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care and have earned The Joint Commission’s Brain Injury, Stroke, and Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Certification.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates good judgment, initiative, problem solving, decision making, prioritizing and organizational skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with breathing disorders. Performs lab functions. Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care treatments. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.