Registered Respiratory Therapist
White Rock Medical Center LLC•Dallas, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding areas, specializing in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient, and emergency medicine. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. We are seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient-focused environment. This is a PRN position with various shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate of a COARC accredited School for Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Texas.
- RRT Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care for individuals with greater than six months’ post-graduation.
- RRT eligible new graduates must obtain the RRT credential within 6 months of hire date.
- BLS Certified from AHA or ARC
- ACLS Certified from AHA or ARC within 60 days from hire date.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required for any Charge or Supervisor RT; credential within 6 months of hire date for all others.
- PALS Certified required for any Charge or Supervisor RT; credential within 6 months of hire date for all others.
- Ability to effectively educate others
- Ability to perform advanced Respiratory Therapy procedures independently and have satisfactory critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of RAD guidelines and Medicare regulations
- Knowledge of current disease management guidelines
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written skills and be effective in time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals and home care companies
- Ability to display leadership and professionalism while in the workforce.
- Interprets selective laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Extensive knowledge of home respiratory equipment
- Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team and external customers
- Basic computer skills
Nice To Haves
- Recent Respiratory Therapist experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform a comprehensive patient assessment and review of the patient’s medical record to recommend and provide clinically indicated therapy with the patient and family.
- Perform and/or teach airway clearance and volume expansion modalities for the purpose of assisting the patient in the mobilization of bronchial secretions or increasing lung volume.
- Perform procedures related to the care and maintenance of an airway.
- Initiate and maintain non-invasive and invasive ventilator support and the associated critical care duties required for such modalities.
- Demonstrates competency for invasive arterial blood gas draw and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
- Demonstrates competency for ABG interpretation and relay results to physician according to policy.
- Initiate and maintain medical gas therapy including oxygen and heliox.
- Perform and/or teach aerosolized medication. Understands the purpose and the possible side effects associated.
- Perform responsibilities of shift-lead when necessary
- Performs EKG’s and sends results to physicians who request them according to department procedures
- Orient new staff to the workings of the department and services provided.
- Assist with training students within the different disciplines.
- Assist in writing or revising policies and procedures, education and competencies.
- Performs complete and accurate documentation including charging within the electronic medical record.
- Follows HIPAA guideline patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program.
- Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospital-specific education and training. Keep up to date with departmental information
- Serve on committees as requested by the Director or Manager.
- Performs special projects as assigned by the Director or Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Employee programs and events.
- Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
