Permanent - Respiratory Therapist - days

$10,000 sign on - Shift Differentials not included in salary range. $2.00 evenings, $3.00 nights, $2.00 weekends

6:00AM-6PM

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Medical Director and Respiratory Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing Respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current State of Texas Respiratory Therapist Licensure (RRT or CRT)
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) preferred
• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Strong written and verbal skills

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:
• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

ABOUT THE AREA

• We want to create places where: people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work.
• We enjoy our small-town living.
• Cost of living is lower.
• Less traffic congestion that bigger more populated cities.
• Still within about 90 miles of Dallas.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.


With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.