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Texas Health Resources

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full Time - Days

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$60,686 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Full Time
  • Days
    Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Respiratory Care
    Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
    Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
    Work hours: Full time; Days with rotating weekends
    Respiratory Care Department highlights:
    The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.

Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.

The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.

The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Here's What You Need

Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required

Other

  • CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
    1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred
    RCP
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required and
    RRT
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required and
    BCLS
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required and
    ACLS
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required and
    NRP
  • Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 Days required
    Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience
    What You Will Do
    Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.

Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.

Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.

Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.

Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.

Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist

include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services.

  • Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital.

We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together. about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. recruitmenttexashealth.

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Location:

Dallas, TX US

Job ID:

26009095

Area of Interest:

Allied Health

Job Type:

Full-time

Facility:

Texas Health Resources