Respiratory Therapist / RRT / Respiratory Therapy / PRN

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Chamberlain University tuition savings

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide a full range of complex respiratory care modalities. The role requires independent clinical judgment and adherence to service excellence standards across the hospital and acute care units.

Qualifications include a Texas-licensed RRT, 2-year AMA Respiratory Care program graduate, NBRC credential, and BLS certification. 2–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license by the Texas Medical Board.
• Graduate of a 2 year AMA School of Respiratory Care or equivalent program.
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential at date of hire.
• 2-3 years clinical experience preferred.
• Must have BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment and clinical skills.
• Evaluate the plan of care and adjust as the clinical setting changes.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical assessment

Education

2-year AMA Respiratory Care program graduate

NBRC credential as RRT

BLS certification

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

We are looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of complex respiratory care modalities centralized in the general and all acute care units. Independent clinical judgments and evaluation are required. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement an age appropriate plan of care using assessment and clinical skills, with the ability of evaluating the plan of care and making adjustments as the clinical setting changes.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• A current Registered Respiratory Therapist license by the Texas Medical Board.
• Graduate of a 2 year approved AMA School of Respiratory Care or nontraditional degree program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC at date of hire.
• 2-3 years clinical experience preferred.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under stress.
• Ability to respond to pages, telephones, and other auditory stimulation.
• Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials.
• Bending, lifting (10-30 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting.

• Ability to discriminate color.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements).

• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.