Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Moore County Hospital District; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Hospital District in Dumas, Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide independent respiratory care, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and evaluate patient care with age-appropriate objectives.

Required qualifications include BLS; ACLS and NRP certifications or attainment within one year, active AARC membership preferred, and the Respiratory Care Practitioner Permit from the Texas Medical Board.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification required or must be obtained within one year.
• NRP certification required or must be obtained within one year.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner Permit from the Texas Medical Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Clinically evaluate care, establish therapeutic objectives.
• Review care based on patient age and needs.

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner Permit (Texas Medical Board)

Job description

Moore County Hospital District (MCHD), located in Dumas, Texas, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving Moore County and the surrounding areas. Our team of compassionate physicians, employees, and volunteers is committed to delivering the highest quality care in a hometown-friendly environment.

In 2024, MCHD was honored as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, a recognition awarded to only 100 out of 1,366 critical access hospitals nationwide.

Additionally, our Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was recognized as a Best Performing Nursing Home for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 periods, placing in the top 5% of over 15,000 nursing homes evaluated.

MCHD is proud to provide comprehensive healthcare services to residents across six counties, ensuring accessible and exceptional care for our broader community.

We invite dedicated professionals to join our award-winning team and contribute to our mission of exceptional care.

SUMMARY: The Respiratory Therapist performs independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: BLS Required. ACLS and NRP certifications are required or must be attained within one year of beginning employment in this job classification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Active member of national and/or state AARC preferred.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Respiratory Care Practitioner Permit from the Texas Medical Board.