RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist Southwest Fort Worth

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to improving community health. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you'll play a vital role in patient care, utilizing your expertise to positively impact lives. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. Be part of a recognized leader in healthcare, where your contributions are valued and rewarded. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mentorship and Training

Opportunities for Growth

Teamwork Environment

Positive Patient Impact

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care preferred.
• RRT and BCLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and administer appropriate respiratory therapy.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and safety.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Education

Medication Administration

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

**RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist**

_Are you looking for a rewarding career with_ _Texas Health Resources? We’re looking for qualified_ **_Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)_** _like you to join our Texas Health family_ _._

**Position Highlights**

+ Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth TX 76132

+ Work environment: Respiratory Care Services

+ Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly; 7:00am to 7:00pm

At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.

If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

+ Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

+ 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care (preferred)

+ RCP – Respiratory Care Practitioner (required)

+ RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist (required) and

+ BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to independent patient care and

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) and

+ NRP – Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days) and

+ NRPA - Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days)

**Position Responsibilities** Texas Health Resources Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are responsible for obtaining/verifying physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness, reviewing available medical records and obtaining pertinent medical history from patient or family, evaluating each patient using age and diagnosing appropriate assessment tests and measurement.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will

+ use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

+ determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment).

+ educate 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.

+ communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues.

+ administer medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines.

+ 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.

**Why Texas Health** At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

+ 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.)

+ 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)

+ 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.)

Additional perks of being a THR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

+ Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment

+ Positively impact patients’ quality of life

+ Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources

+ Enjoy opportunities for growth

Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.

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