Respiratory Therapist (RT), PRN

Lifepoint Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist for its new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, scheduled to open in 2026. The facility provides evidence-based rehabilitation care in a compassionate and comfortable environment. The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care and related patient services, including oxygen therapy, respiratory treatments, ventilator monitoring, airway management, arterial blood sampling, and EKGs. The role also includes patient and family education, documentation, equipment safety and sterilization, and coordination of care to support patient safety and rehabilitation needs.

Requirements

Current state Respiratory Therapist licensure.
Graduation from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current CPR certification; the posting says to specify whether BLS or ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, assess for possible side effects, and understand oxygen therapy hazards.
Administer respiratory therapy treatments and understand their purposes and possible side effects.
Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform related critical care duties, including airway management and tracheal suctioning.
Assess patient pain that interferes with function or participation in rehabilitation and contact physicians as appropriate.
Perform arterial punctures to obtain blood samples for blood gas analysis, while observing procedure complications and contraindications.
Follow departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Document pertinent patient information in the medical record after services are completed.
Maintain knowledge of departmental forms, flow charts, and logbooks and use them appropriately.
Perform EKGs, type report interpretations, send reports to requesting physicians, and file reports according to department procedures.
Provide patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Operate, inspect, and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safe and efficient functioning.
Develop and evaluate patient teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family members as appropriate.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Brand-new hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.