Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- PRN - Respiratory Care

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142

Work hours: PRN- Open to days and nights. Most availability will be within nights.

Respiratory Care Department highlights:

• Work with a dynamic and knowledgeable team

• Over 192 years of experience with our RT staff

• New Ventilators onsite

Here's What You Need

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required

• 1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred is preferred

• 3 years of RRT Experience is strongly preferred

• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner Upon Hire is required And

• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire is required And

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required And

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days is required And

• NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days is required

• Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, computer experience

What You Will Do

• Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.

• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. 35%

• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.

• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.

• Administers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in

• proper/timely manner.

• Responds to emergency situations.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Respiratory Therapist

• Benefits 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.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We're a 81-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.

We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.

Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We're recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.

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!

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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