Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory DepartmentBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + TogetherWork location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, TX 76022Work hours: PRN Shift; Days Department Highlights:· Team based environment· Workplace culture 2nd to none· Highly engaged Respiratory Care managementEducation· Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required· Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience· 1 year med/surg or critical care experience preferred· NICU experience strongly preferred Licenses and Certifications· RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required And· RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required And· BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And· ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support upon hire preferred And· NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required

Patient Assessment/Plan of Care· Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.· Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family. Patient Treatment· Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.· Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license. Documentation· Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care.· Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Professional Accountability· Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs.· Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees. Entity Highlights:Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.

We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke. Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care.

We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory TherapistBenefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns?

Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.