Respiratory Therapist Job at American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) (Dallas)

Job Description

UT Southwestern is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as an integral part of our clinical care team. This full-time RRT position will work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients, and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health for all ages (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). As a valued member of our Respiratory Care team, you will be applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.

Job Responsibility

Administer therapy according to departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrate decision-making skills in patient assessment and plan of care
Assist in writing procedures or giving in-services
Perform technical procedures and operate equipment with a high level of expertise
Maintain knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics
Assess patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation
Adhere to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management
Demonstrate activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change out
Assume and perform charge therapist duties when assigned
Report all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist
Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate
Demonstrate engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings
Take responsibility for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital
take responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair
Actively participate in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives
Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude
Adhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy

Requirements

Two (2) years of critical care preferred
A.A.S Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
License by the Texas Medical Board
Registered by the NBRC
Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care
NRP is required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

What we offer

Free/paid medical insurance for full-time employees
Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Tuition reimbursement programs
Employee discounts (Hotels, Gym Membership, Cellphone, etc.)
Onsite childcare facilities
Attractive paid time off package, holidays, vacation and sick leave
Certification Pay
Referral Bonus
Clinical ladder program that gives staff up to $6K a year on top of base salary
Yearly merit increase based on an employee’s fiscal year performance
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Bonus
10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced Night RTs and $5,000 for Day RTs

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