Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Burkett, TX $57,000 - $90,000 a year

Profession: Respiratory

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist Full-Time | Night Shift Position

MLR is partnering with a respected healthcare system to recruit a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, night shift position. This role involves working every other weekend and follows a rotating schedule. If you are passionate about respiratory care and ready to make a significant impact in a clinical setting, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, permanent, direct hire position.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory and breathing disorders.
• Take primary responsibility for respiratory care procedures and treatments.
• Supervise and mentor respiratory therapy students and new graduates.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Ensure proper assembly, inspection, and functioning of respiratory therapy equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registry-Level Respiratory Care Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC.
• State of Texas licensure in Respiratory Care.
• Active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) under the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
• Graduate therapists must obtain CRT credentials and then RRT credentials within one year of graduation; failure to do so will result in reassignment as a Respiratory Care Practitioner until achieved.
• BLS certification required before patient contact.
• ACLS certification to be completed within six months of hire.
• ENPC or PALS certification to be completed within one year of hire.
• NRP certification to be completed within one year of hire.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.