Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Roanoke, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Alliance is seeking a Full Time Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Respiratory Department. This role is crucial in providing high-quality patient care within a team-based environment. The department is known for its exceptional workplace culture and highly engaged management. The position is based in Fort Worth, TX, and involves a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
NICU experience strongly preferred
Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required
Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required
Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required
Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire

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.
Other duties as assigned.