Registered Respiratory Therapist $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Company: Texas Health Resources
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift $15,000 Sign on Bonus (eligible new hires) Are you looking for a rewarding career with Texas Health Resources? We're looking for qualified _Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) _ like you to join our Texas Health family. Position Highlights Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth TX 76132 Work environment: Respiratory Care Services Work hours: Full-time, 36 hours weekly; 7:00pm to 7:00amAt Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we've got it. Plus we're a certified Heat attack center.And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.Qualifications - External Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required) 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care (preferred) RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner (required) RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (required) and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to independent patient care and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) and NRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days) and NRPA - Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (within 90 days) Position Responsibilities Texas Health Resources Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are responsible for obtaining/verifying physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness, reviewing available medical records and obtaining pertinent medical history from patient or family, evaluating each patient using age and diagnosing appropriate assessment tests and measurement.In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment). educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management. maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position. communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues. administer medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines. documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. Why Texas Health At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards: 2022 FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For " (8th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running) "America's Best Employers for Diversity" list by Forbes A "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work Additional perks of being a THR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment Positively impact patients' quality of life Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources Enjoy opportunities for growthExplore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.

Job Type: Full-timePay: $27.82 - $43.58 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceShift: 12 hour shift Night shiftSupplemental pay types: Signing bonusWeekly schedule: 3x12Ability to commute/relocate: Fort Worth, TX 76132: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience: Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification: RRT (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred) RCP License (Required)Work Location: One location

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