Respiratory Therapist RRT

Introduction This position may qualify for up to a 30,000 sign‑on bonus! Join an organization that invests in you as a Respiratory Therapist RRT at Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals. Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals places you first. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug, behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental, vision, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto & home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service. Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partner programs. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Overview You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on patient lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist RRT. Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered respiratory care in accordance with the department’s specific requirements and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Responsibilities Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with the placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify providers, intervening as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Qualifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC‑RRT). Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State). Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. About Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals offer specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. Facilities are located near Medical City Dallas and are designed to provide efficient care for faster recoveries. The Heart Hospital features over 65 private patient rooms and provides a wide array of cardiac services, including complex vascular and heart surgery and advanced heart failure treatment. The Spine Hospital has over 25 beds and offers care for common and rare spine disorders, including adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses, as well as complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr