Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Lifepoint Health • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Texas Rehabilitation of Plano, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a 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, comfortable environment. The therapist delivers respiratory care while supporting patient safety, rehabilitation participation, and patient and family education.

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.

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 the hazards of oxygen therapy.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and understand their purposes and potential side effects.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform related critical care duties, including airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Assess pain that interferes with a patient's function or rehabilitation participation and contact the physician as appropriate.
• Perform arterial punctures to obtain blood samples for blood gas analysis, understanding associated 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, logbooks, and their proper use.
• 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 health care errors.
• Safely and correctly operate equipment, and inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it functions safely and efficiently.
• Develop teaching plans based on patients' learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness, including family members as appropriate.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and coordinate and direct care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of 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; paid family leave; and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 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.
• A brand-new hospital with cutting-edge equipment and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed