Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care

Department: Respiratory

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: full time and part time available

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

The RCP performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care. This position utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care and works effectively with members of the health care team, including the family in the provision of care to patients. The incumbent performs the functions of a respiratory care practitioner in direct care and utilizes the respiratory care process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Critical care settings are defined as intensive care units and/or emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in professional practice:
• Utilizes established standards of evidence based care to guide practice Provides direct patient care including but not limited to: mechanical ventilation, aerosol therapy, pulmonary hygiene, suctioning, oxygen therapy, inhaled gases Documents patient status, patient response, and respiratory practitioner interventions accurately and clearly Provides and reinforces health teaching with patients and families
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team
• Preceptor for novice therapists
• Utilizes available resources to impact patient care and solve practice problems

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years job related experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience required
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire required
• RRT recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and active Texas license Upon Hire required
• NRP (NICU core) required at 6 months
• PALS certification required at 6 months
• RRT-NPS required at 2 years

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.