Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

#REF! • Arlington, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Heart & Vascular\: 811 Wright Street Arlington, TX 76012 Work hours\: Full Time (36 Hour) Day Shift; 3 12’s Respiratory Care Department Highlights: · Excellent staff engagement results · High retention rate · Outstanding preceptor program to advance staff training · Perform advanced skills to include adult intubations and vascular access procedures

Requirements

• Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency 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
• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred
• ICU and cardiac experience strongly preferred
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
• Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed