Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Overview Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist – Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; generous paid time off; career development and continuing education opportunities; health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; employee discount program; voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance. Job Summary The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients, completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period, and performs other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Perform all aspects of respiratory care, including diagnostic tests of the cardio‑pulmonary system. Perform quality control on all respiratory care equipment, including blood gas analyzers. Education Required: Graduate of an AMA‑accredited respiratory care program. Alabama: Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT/RRT exam, and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama. Work experience may not substitute for minimum education requirement. Experience Preferred: Prior experience. Certifications Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal); state respiratory therapy license and registered respiratory therapist (RRT) required upon hire. Preferred: RRT. Alabama: Minimum certification requirements include AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal). State Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire. If temporarily licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. E‑Verify Program Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr