Respiratory Therapist

Overview Functions as a direct patient caregiver under the supervision of a Supervisor or assigned Team Leader. Licensure Holds a current Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). Credentials Holds a current Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Certified Respiratory Therapist credential accepted (RRT eligible); Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred. Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Respiratory. Certifications (If required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire or transfer to department. STABLE Completion within 6 months of hire or transfer to department. Neonatal Pediatric Specialty credentials within 18 months of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr