RRT (RCP II) - Respiratory Therapy

Mission Regional Medical Center; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join the nights shift. The incumbent will perform respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures as ordered, ensuring accurate assessment, planning and documentation of care for patients.

Opportunities include potential lead responsibilities during shifts and adherence to licensing and certification requirements. The hospital emphasizes quality care and community service.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or within 3 months of hire.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required upon hire or maintained.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred.
• Associate or BS degree preferred.
• Two years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care for patients, with age/population considerations.
• May serve as Lead RCP and oversee the department during a shift.

Skills

RCP license

RRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf