Respiratory Therapist - ICU

Respiratory Therapist

Sign On Bonus: $10,000 BSW ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER EXPANSION 2025 Join us in an extraordinary opportunity to be at the forefront of our hospital's expansion in Round Rock, Texas. As we gear up to open our doors on January 11, 2025, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in our community. Our expansion, spanning 165,000 square feet, will introduce a state-of-the-art patient tower to our Round Rock hospital, tailored to accommodate the evolving needs of our rapidly growing population. Among its highlights, the tower will house an innovative 11-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, alongside expanded capacities for crucial departments such as med/surg and labor and delivery. Anticipate a host of enhancements, including: additional operating rooms, cath labs, and procedural areas. Expansions and upgrades to communal spaces. Implementation of advanced equipment across various departments. Shell space earmarked for future growth, including the expansion of our Emergency Department and operating suites. As we embark on this transformative journey, we invite you to seize this unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in our community. Interviews will commence in Summer 2024, with selections finalized by November 2024, and start dates beginning on January 6, 2025. Join a winning team of Registered Respiratory Therapist professionals! Our diverse culture of learning and growth has opportunities for graduates and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists across Central and North Texas. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will partner as part of a collective team in a thriving culture of learning and advancement, leveraging various scientific values, therapies, and techniques to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following: immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, tuition reimbursement, and PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Essential Functions Of The Role

Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services (including but not limited to oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and bedside spirometry), in partnership with attending physician and care team. Care is administered in a quality manner of excellence that is in accordance with established procedures. Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations. Adheres to established policies including but not limited to infection control and isolation policies, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media. Performs willingly and professionally with peers and patients to maintain the very best work environment and outcomes. Embraces the autonomy to grow and enhance skills such that professional and technical requirements are accomplished. Focuses on continuous quality improvement in all of the aspects of clinical care, identifying, executing, and sharing opportunities to improve patient care.

Key Success Factors

General knowledge of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment, and medications. Able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. General computer skills, including but not limited to: data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand-held scanning, and email.

Qualifications

- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer. Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board Respiratory Care.