Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Days
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Department at Texas Health Arlington Memorial is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their team. This PRN position involves working day shifts and requires flexibility with scheduling, including one weekend shift within a 6-week period. The department boasts excellent staff engagement, a high retention rate, and an outstanding preceptor program. RRTs here perform advanced skills such as adult intubations and vascular access procedures. Texas Health Resources' mission is to improve the health of the communities they serve, and their award-winning culture has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine for ten consecutive years. They strive for an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence, with a commitment to diversity.
Requirements
- Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
- CLIA 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
Nice To Haves
- 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred
- Adult and Neonatal ICU experience strongly preferred
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire preferred
- NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required
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
- 401k
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
