Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Lifepoint Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for its brand-new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, scheduled to open in 2026. The facility provides evidence-based rehabilitation care in a compassionate environment. The Respiratory Therapist delivers respiratory treatments and related patient care while prioritizing patient safety, dignity, and rehabilitation needs. The role includes oxygen delivery, ventilator setup and monitoring, airway management, tracheal suctioning, arterial blood sampling, and EKGs. The therapist documents services, maintains and inspects equipment, follows sterilization procedures, teaches patients and families as appropriate, and coordinates care in accordance with hospital policies.

Requirements

Current state Respiratory Therapist licensure.
Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Current CPR certification; the posting says to specify whether BLS or ACLS.
Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and monitor for potential side effects and hazards of oxygen therapy.
Administer respiratory therapy treatments and understand their purposes and possible side effects.
Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform associated 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, understanding related complications and contraindications.
Follow departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
Document pertinent information in patients’ medical records 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 supports safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Operate equipment safely and correctly, and inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment for safe, efficient function.
Develop teaching plans based on identified patient learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness; include family members as appropriate.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
Coordinate and direct patient care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
New hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.