Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time - Nights

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for its Respiratory Care Department. The role involves reviewing medical records and obtaining relevant medical history from patients or their families, assessing patients using age- and diagnosis-appropriate tests and measurements, and providing care interventions according to protocols and priorities. The therapist demonstrates competence in age-appropriate assessment, individualizes care to patients’ age-specific needs, uses therapeutic techniques suited to the patient’s age and preferences, and performs procedures within the scope of the professional license. The department offers the opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives, work with diverse patient populations and a multidisciplinary team, use current medical technology and equipment, and pursue professional growth. The position is at Texas Health Dallas, an 875-bed hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) credential required upon hire.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required upon hire.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and computer experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required within 90 days for ICU and Emergency Department roles only.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 90 days if working in the NICU.

Responsibilities

Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
Evaluate each patient using assessment tests and measurements appropriate to the patient’s age and diagnosis.
Apply patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
Demonstrate competence in age-appropriate patient assessment and individualize care based on age-specific needs.
Use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and desire for treatment.
Perform treatment procedures within the scope of the professional license.