Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead - FT; Nights

#REF!•Dallas, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory Care Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours\: Full time; Nights (5\:30am - 7\:00pm); rotating weekends Respiratory Care Department highlights: The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives. Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities. The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment. The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Entity Highlights: For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]. #LI-TB3

Requirements

Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
Experience in Lead position in ICU/ER/Critical care is required
RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required
Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

Responsibilities

Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the 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.
Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.
Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.