Registered Respiratory Therapy
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), also referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II), carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors and based on physician orders. The RRT assesses, plans, implements, and documents patient care while considering patients’ specific needs based on age and population. In the absence of a supervisor, the RRT may be designated as Lead RCP and oversee the department during the shift. This full-time position is at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas. The available shift is days, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained as current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
- Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
- Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
- Participate in rapid response emergencies by providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
- Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory equipment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
- In the absence of a supervisor, potentially serve as Lead RCP and oversee the department during the shift.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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