Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Days

Texas Health Resources•Bedford, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Department at Texas Health HEB in Bedford, Texas. This PRN position works day shifts in a team-based environment with engaged Respiratory Care management. Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed acute-care, full-service hospital serving the DFW mid-cities community. Its services include women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care and med/surg, intermediate care, oncology, emergency medicine, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care. The hospital is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, and a Level II NICU and Level III maternal care facility. The therapist assesses patients, verifies and evaluates physician orders, reviews medical records and obtains relevant medical histories, and provides appropriate respiratory treatments within the scope of their license. The role includes documenting orders and treatment sessions in accordance with departmental and applicable regulatory requirements, using resources efficiently, and participating in the orientation and training of students and new employees.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) certification upon hire.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification is required within 90 days if working in the NICU.

Nice To Haves

One year of med/surg or critical care experience preferred.
NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Obtain and verify physician orders for therapy and validate that the orders are appropriate.
Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patients or their families.
Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and desire for treatment.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.
Document verification of physician orders before delivering care.
Document each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Use available equipment, support personnel, and educational resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.
Participate in the orientation and training of students and new employees.