Respiratory Therapist (RT) Needed - Plano, TX Area

Plano, TX
Full Time
Mid Level

Job description

Texas Nursing Services in Plano, TX is looking for respiratory therapists to join our team. Our ideal candidates are self-driven, motivated, and reliable.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of respiratory therapists to demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for execution of their assignment, which may include, but not limited to O2 therapy, UABD, IS, IPPB, CPT, ABG, bronchoscope assistance, ventilator care and airway management. All assessment/evaluation will be done in compliance with hospital and department policies. It is the responsibility of each employee to maximize the resources of the hospital. As a member of the respiratory team, the employee will make a significant contribution to the public’s perception of the hospital.

**This is for a permanent position - SHIFT: Full-time Nights needed (rotating weekends)**

**Pay range is based on years of experience – sign-on bonuses and relocation packages offered**

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT) and licensed to practice in the state of Texas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS, ACLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
  • Current NRP required.

· Minimum Associates Degree from accredited respiratory therapy program

  • Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital critical care experience
  • Must be willing to work in both adult critical care and NICU. Will train NICU if not experienced. Will gain lots of experience due to the exposure of many different Traumas, treatment modalities, and Neonatal critical care.
  • Covid-19 vaccinated

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Must have the ability to communicate and care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Requires full understanding and ability to utilize the Respiratory Care process. Requires knowledge, ability and judgment necessary to :

· Exercise judgment within the guidelines of the medical plan of care, department policy and licensure practice acts.

· Must possess knowledge of respiratory therapeutics and the correlation of diagnostic assessment

· Apply scientific knowledge; use a variety of respiratory equipment; and perform multiple technical procedures

· Make discriminating observation

· Must be capable of performing CPR without limitation and respond to all emergent situations

· Must be able to perform job responsibilities independently.

Salary: $24/HR - $40/HR 

Sign-On Bonuses, Relocation Assistance, Full Health-Care Benefits, Student Loan Reimbursement, and others.

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