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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
Job Description
- Medical City McKinney
- NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Day Shift 7A - 7P
- Introduction
- Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist today with Medical City McKinney.
- Benefits
- Medical City McKinney offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ Come join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!- Job Summary and Qualifications
- As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments.
Your role will include:
+ Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions. + Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. + Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies. + Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed. + Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.- What qualifications you will need:
- + Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date + Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date + PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date + (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist + (RRT-State) Respiratory Therapist + Associate Degree + 1+ year