Respiratory Therapist

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Joint venture with Select Medical Position & Location Respiratory Therapist – Dallas, TX – Full Time – Shift Hours: 7am to 7pm Compensation depends on experience. Minimum hourly pay rate: $31.96 per hour. About Us Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well‑being. Benefits Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition. Generous PTO and paid sick leave for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and health plans including employee assistance program (EAP). Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability protection for full‑time members. Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care. Responsibilities Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, and provides education upon discharge. Conducts physician‑prescribed treatments of routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non‑invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning via various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal), and monitors oximetry and capnography per policy. Performs routine review of patient’s chest x‑rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12‑lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (e.g., NIF, VC). Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care (e.g., bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement) when applicable. Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device, when applicable. Performs tracheostomy care per policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes. Performs arterial puncture per policy and monitors ventilation efficiency, recording and reporting test results. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free‑hand technique or video laryngoscope system, where applicable. Records all pertinent treatment information and patient response in respiratory care records and patient chart, including pre‑ and post‑assessment per policy. Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning therapy efficiency. Minimum Qualifications BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS on first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred. One year of related experience preferred. #BSWIR- Inpatient #J-18808-Ljbffr