RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) - PRN

UHS • Denison, TX

18h

About The Position

Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility serving residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. The Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic respiratory treatments to patients. In addition to the duties of a certified respiratory therapist, the role may perform advanced diagnostic testing, patient assessment, and intervention. The therapist also serves as a preceptor for other therapists.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, unless licensure was obtained before November 11, 2009.
• Licensed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the Texas Medical Board and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Complete BLS, ACLS, and PALS Healthcare Provider courses according to RQI program guidelines during new-hire orientation and before working in a clinical setting.
• Obtain NRP within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic modes of respiratory treatments to patients.
• Perform advanced diagnostic testing, patient assessment, and intervention, as applicable.
• Serve as a preceptor for other therapists.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree