Registered Respiratory Therapist Float Pool

Your future role at a glance Location

• Good
• Health
• Solutions
• Facility:
• Various
• North and
• South
• Market
• Locations
• Department/Specialty:
• Respiratory
• Schedule: Day l PRN

Life at Ascension

Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• How you’ll make an impact in this role Assess and develop individualized care plans to manage and treat patients experiencing acute and chronic respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and perform advanced respiratory care modalities, meticulously monitoring and communicating patient response to treatment and life-support equipment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and administered medications, adjusting the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Respond immediately to all emergency resuscitation team codes, providing critical and life-saving respiratory support.
• Educate patients and their families on managing their health condition and connect them with appropriate community resources and support programs.

What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required
• Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional/temporary license will be accepted until license is issued. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking Active certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Minimum of two years of recent, full-time experience performing advanced respiratory care in a critical care (ICU/NICU/PICU) setting.

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