Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time; Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

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

Work location: Texas Health Allen, 1105 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013

Work hours: Full Time; Nights - Weekend, and Holiday rotating

Respiratory Care Department highlights:

*Working with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

*The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population.

*The opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical technology and equipment.

*The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients' lives.

• Work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational Professional Growth Opportunities.

Here's What You Need

Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required

*Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency require

*Critical Care Experience in ICU, ED, NICU preferred

*RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required

*RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required

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

*ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support ICU and Emergency Department only 90 Days required

*Good verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, and computer experience

What You Will Do

*Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.

*Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.

*Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.

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

*Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient's age and desire for treatment.

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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist

*Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

*Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

*Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

*A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We're an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie, and the surrounding cities. We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women's and infants' care. Plus, we're an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties. Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. You belong here.

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!

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