RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to support the Respiratory Care Department on a variable shifts basis. The role involves evaluating patients, administering therapies, and ensuring safety in alignment with hospital protocols.

Ideal candidates will have an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, CLIA equivalency familiarity, and 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience. This position requires BCLS and RCP/RRT licensure at hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required.
• CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency must be complied with.
• 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred.
• Previous experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and verifies physician orders for therapy and validates appropriateness.
• Evaluates each patient using age- and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Performs treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
• Educates patient and family about treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management.
• Maintains bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position and ensures patient safety.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer experience

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

CLIA foreign education equivalency

Job description

RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to work variable shifts in the Respiratory Care Department.

The address is 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work Schedule

• Night Shift PRN As Needed variable shifts including rotating weekends and holidays

Job Duties

Patient Assessment/Plan of Care

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.

Patient Treatment

• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Performs/delegates technical procedures appropriately and safely.
• Determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment).
• Educates patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management.
• Maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position.
• Maintains patient safety throughout treatment.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific needs.
• Administers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines.
• Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in proper/timely manner.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Documentation

• Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.
• Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Reports and documents unusual occurrences, on the job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning.
• Enters patient charges and record procedures according to departmental guidelines.

Professional Accountability

• Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
• Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
• Attends and/or leads hospital, department, and community educational in-services.
• Represents department in a positive manner to hospital/system/community.
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished.
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates commitment to the maintenance of a clean, safe work environment that is compliant with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency requirements.
• Works in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel.
• Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift and inter-hospital.
• Adapts to changes in workload assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required
• Other – CLIAFE – must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency
• 1 year of Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred
• Previous experience a plus

Required Certifications/Licenses

• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire required

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire preferred
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program upon hire preferred

Skills

• Good verbal communications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer experience

Why Texas Health Resources?

At Texas Health Fort Worth, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 726-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.

Texas Health Highlights

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• 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
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