Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location Texas Health Arlington Memorial: 800 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012 Work hours PRN Nights; 3 shifts within a 6-week schedule, one being a weekend shift Respiratory Care Department Highlights Excellent staff engagement results High retention rate Outstanding preceptor program to advance staff training Perform advanced skills to include adult intubations and vascular access procedures Education Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred Adult and Neonatal ICU experience strongly preferred Licenses and Certifications 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 upon hire preferred And NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required What You Will Do Patient Assessment/Plan of Care Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness. Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family. Patient Treatment Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license. Documentation Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care. Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. Professional Accountability Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs. Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”. Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 10 th year in a row. We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and do your life’s best work here Entity Highlights Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources