Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health HEB is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Department. The role is based at Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, Texas 76022, and is scheduled for 36 hours on day shifts. The department offers a team-based environment, an engaged respiratory care management team, and a supportive workplace culture. The therapist assesses patients, verifies and validates physician orders for respiratory therapy, reviews medical records, and gathers relevant medical history from patients or families. The therapist provides age-appropriate treatment within the scope of the professional license and documents order verification and treatment in accordance with departmental and applicable regulatory guidelines. The position also involves using available resources efficiently and participating in the orientation and training of students and new employees. Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed acute-care, full-service hospital serving the DFW mid-cities community. Its services include women’s services, perioperative care, heart and vascular care, acute and intermediate care, oncology, emergency medicine, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care. The hospital is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, and a Level II NICU. Texas Health Resources describes its mission as improving the health of the people in the communities it serves.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) certification required upon hire.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.

Nice To Haves

NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred upon hire.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days if working in the NICU.
NRPA (Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days if working in the NICU.

Responsibilities

Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy and validate that they are appropriate.
Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and desire for treatment.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Document verification of physician orders before providing care.
Document each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Use available equipment, support personnel, and educational resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
Participate in orientation and training of students and new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.