Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!
\nJob Posting Title:
\nRespiratory Therapist
\nLocation:
\nDallas - Hospital
\nAdditional Posting Details:
\nPRN, As needed
\nMonday - Sunday
\n12-hour shifts
\nJob Description:
\nDuties/Responsibilities
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Responsible for the management of respiratory care
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Role encompasses direct patient care by providing patient assessments, interventions, and coordination of respiratory plan of care
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Assist the Respiratory Clinical Manager in the education of staff, patients, and families; performs thorough developmentally-appropriate respiratory assessment
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Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, patients and families.
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Perform comprehensive respiratory care evaluations for the patient (inpatient and outpatient) population and families
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Assess the need for respiratory care-related equipment and supplies
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Participate in performance improvement efforts related to respiratory therapy
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Required Skills/Abilities
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Must be a graduate of an accredited school for respiratory care
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Respiratory Therapist (RRT) per the National Board of Respiratory Care required
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Current license to practice Respiratory Care by the Texas Medical Board
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Minimum 2 years of acute care practice; pediatric experience and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) preferred
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Current BLS and PALS Certification required
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Working Environment
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Working Conditions: Inside
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Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
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Physical Demands: Medium/Heavy
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Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling and Repetitive Movements
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Lifting or carrying between 25 - 50 lbs.
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Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, and Speaking
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This position will be exposed to Inside Environments, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards
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