RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to work variable shifts in the Respiratory Care Department. The position requires RRT and RCP credentials, BCLS certification, and prior Med/Surg or critical care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, plan of care, therapy administration, bedside monitoring, and patient education. The role involves rotating weekends and holidays as needed and works within a Magnet-designated hospital network.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program.
• RCP and RRT credentials required on hire.
• BCLS required on hire.
• 1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and plan of care; verify therapy orders for appropriateness.
• Review medical records and obtain pertinent history from patient or family.
• Evaluate patients using age-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Apply care interventions per protocol and priorities.
• Monitor patient response and reassess progress.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plan and home care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

CLIAFE compliance

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

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.

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 and

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.

Accolades & Recognition

• 202 4 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® ( 10 th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.)
• 202 4 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune ( 10 th consecutive year, 9 th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)
• Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024
• The Top Workplaces D‑FW 2024 by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas business environment by creating strong work cultures.)