Respiratory Therapist - ($15,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time)

UMC Health System • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

This job posting reflects multiple positions available at UMC for Registered Respiratory Therapist. Positions currently available are for both Full time and PRN status. A $15,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus with a 2-year contract after orientation and $1,500 relocation assistance is offered. The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs specialized therapy services as prescribed by provider orders and in accordance with protocol policies and procedures established by UMC.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• +1 year of clinical experience, preferably in hospital based respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• New graduates with CRT credentials are eligible for hire if the RRT credentials can be obtained from the National Board of Respiratory Care and candidate is within 6 months of graduation from a Respiratory Therapy Program.

Nice To Haves

• + 2 years of respiratory clinical experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care (for Transport Team).
• + 1 year as NICU/PICU Flight therapist (for Transport Team).
• NPS (Neonatal Pediatric Specialist with the National Board of Respiratory Care) (for Transport Team).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests for adult and pediatric patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disorder across the continuum of care.
• Treat patients using oxygen and oxygen mixtures, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy.
• Communicate effectively to care team concerning patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, and responses to treatment plans.
• Obtain documentation and complete patient progress notes.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the National Board of Respiratory Care, DNV, and UMC departmental standard policy and procedure manual.
• All other assigned duties related to Respiratory Therapy.
• Utilize UMC Flight protocols to provide quality respiratory care to patient throughout the transport process (for Transport Therapist).
• Properly utilize aircraft radios and navigation tools to assist in the safe transport of patient (for Transport Therapist).
• Represent UMC Flight Team in public relations and safety in service events (for Transport Therapist).
• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 call shifts per month (for Transport Therapist).

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus with 2-year contract after orientation.
• $1,500 relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees