Respiratory Therapist PRN

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Plano, TX. You will provide quality respiratory care and collaborate with physicians, nursing and rehab professionals to support patients’ recovery and independence.

The role requires a Texas licensed RCP, NBRC credential, CPR/BLS, ACLS preferred, and the ability to educate patients and families while prioritizing care within a fast-paced rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Highly developed observation skills.
• CPR required, ACLS preferred.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care per physician orders and standards.
• Uses oxygen delivery systems, humidifiers, nebulizers, spirometers, suction equipment, BiPAP/CPAP/AVAPS devices and tracheostomy care as needed.
• Documents respiratory assessments, treatments, interventions, patient response in the medical record.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and rehab therapy to plan respiratory care.
• Educates patients, families and peers about respiratory care.
• Adapts to changing patient/staff situations and prioritizes tasks.

Skills

Fluent English

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Texas RCP license

NBRC RRT/CRT credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Plano, TX

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano

Plano, TX

Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our team. We are an inpatient rehabilitation hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients as they recover from illness, injury, or other complex medical conditions. If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the rehabilitation setting, we would love to hear from you.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano, you will work cooperatively and effectively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team to provide quality respiratory care and services to our patients. The Respiratory Therapist complies with hospital policies and procedures and adheres to applicable ethical, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the needs and expectations of our patients. We offer competitive PRN compensation and the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and recovery.

At Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano, you will be part of a team that is making an impact in the lives of our patients and the community we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable and capable of utilizing respiratory equipment including oxygen delivery systems, humidifiers, nebulizers, spirometers, suction equipment, BiPAP/CPAP/AVAPS devices, and equipment related to tracheostomy care.
• Provides respiratory care and treatments in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable standards of practice.
• Documents respiratory assessments, treatments, interventions, patient response, and other required information in the medical record in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory care needs.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes position responsibilities within specified time constraints.
• Ability to effectively educate patients, families and peers.
• Professionally interacts with staff, patients, guests, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff and vendors in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful and cooperative. This behavior supports an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.
• Adapts to changes necessitated by patient/staff situations.
• Seeks assistance as needed.

All care and services will be provided in accordance with:

• Federal and State Rules and Regulations
• Hospital Policies and Procedures
• Standards of Practice
• Patient Rights and Responsibilities
• Employee Handbook Policies
• HIPAA Compliance

Qualifications

• Complete familiarity with duties and scope of practice.
• Highly developed observation skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Texas Medical Board
• RRT or CRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), as applicable
• Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years
• CPR required, ACLS preferred
• Healthcare Provider AHA BLS required
• Basic to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to tactfully communicate with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.