Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Description Introduction This Position is a Minimum of 2 night shifts a week. Benefits Medical City Dallas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include comprehensive medical coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, free AirMed medical transportation, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, fertility and family building benefits, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness services, education assistance, colleague recognition program, time away from work program, and employee health assistance fund. Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. Responsibilities 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 (NBRC‑RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Certificate Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. 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 HCA Healthcare