Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Harlingen, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
• Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT/RRT exam and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
• RCP or equivalent State licensure.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
• State Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire.
• If Temporarily Licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience
• RRT

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system;
• Performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree