Neonatal RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Resources is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Texas Health Fort Worth, located at 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The position works a night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. New graduates are welcome to apply. The therapist assesses patients, verifies therapy orders, develops and delivers age-appropriate respiratory care, monitors treatment response, administers medication safely, and educates patients and families. The role includes accurate documentation, maintaining patient safety and equipment, responding to emergencies, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and supporting departmental operations and staff training. Texas Health Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated full-service hospital serving the community since 1930. Texas Health Resources describes a teamwork-focused environment with mentorship, comprehensive training, clinical leadership resources, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, where applicable.
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) certification/license upon hire.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification upon hire.
Good verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Computer experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical-surgical or critical-care experience is preferred.
Previous experience is a plus.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification upon hire is preferred.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy and validate their appropriateness.
Review medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patients or families.
Evaluate patients using assessment tests and measurements appropriate to their age and diagnosis.
Apply appropriate patient-care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
Provide age-appropriate treatments and perform procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Perform or delegate technical procedures appropriately and safely.
Reassess patients, determine their response to treatment, and evaluate progress.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, safety, and home programs or self-management.
Maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in an audible position and maintain patient safety during treatment.
Communicate patient-care issues with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate.
Administer medication safely and correctly according to medication-administration guidelines.
Report unsafe conditions and equipment issues promptly and respond to emergency situations.
Document physician-order verification, treatment sessions, education, unusual occurrences, injuries, and medical-device malfunctions according to applicable guidelines.
Enter patient charges and record procedures according to departmental guidelines.
Use available equipment, personnel, and educational resources efficiently to meet departmental needs.
Participate in orientation and training for students and new employees.
Attend or lead hospital, department, and community educational in-services.
Represent the department positively to the hospital, system, and community.
Complete assigned work within scheduled hours and assist others as needed to accomplish departmental work.
Seek assistance, supervision, or consultation as needed and report patient-care problems or solutions to a supervisor.
Help maintain a clean, safe work environment compliant with departmental, hospital, and regulatory requirements.
Work in partnership with peers, other disciplines, and departmental personnel.
Maintain continuity of patient care across shifts and hospitals.
Adapt to changes in workload assignment and perform other duties as assigned.