Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN Peds NICU

Position Overview This PRN Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Pediatrics NICU position requires a minimum of 2 night shifts per week at Medical City Dallas. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and 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 a 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 consumer discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Job Summary As a staff respiratory therapist, you will demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of respiratory care with additional competency in NICU and pediatric patient care. You will be responsible for execution of assignments and ensure compliance with hospital and respiratory policies. 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. Qualifications Graduated from an accredited school for Respiratory Care, recognized by the NBRC. One year experience in respiratory care and documented training completed in NICU and/or Pediatrics required. CRT, RRT by NBRC upon hire. Licensed by Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider required. PALS required within 30 days of hire. NRP required within 90 days of hire. ACLS preferred (facility based). 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