Texas Health Resources·Bedford, Texas
The role involves performing respiratory therapy treatments and conducting patient assessments based on physician orders. Responsibilities include documenting care sessions and participating in the training of new employees and students.
Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT – Respiratory Department Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, Texas 76022 Work hours: Full Time Night, 36 hours Department Highlights: · Team based environment · Workplace culture 2nd to none · We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance · Highly engaged Respiratory Care management
Here’s What You Need Education · Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program required · Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience · NICU and critical care experience strongly preferred Licenses and Certifications · RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner upon hire required And · RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist upon hire required And · BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And · ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire And · NRP- Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required And · NRPA-Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP required if working in the NICU 90 days required What You Will Do Patient Assessment/Plan of Care · Obtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness. · Reviews available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from patient or family.
Patient Treatment · Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. · Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
Documentation · Documents verification of physician orders prior to delivery of care. · Documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Professional Accountability · Utilizes available resources (equipment, support personnel, educational resources) to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs. · Participates in orientation and training of students and new employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Entity Highlights: Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973.
Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities.
We specialize in women’s services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine.
Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.
Texas Health HEB is ANCC Magnet Designated, Joint Commission-certified in Chest Pain (PHAC), a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center, Level II NICU and Level III for maternal care.
We’re a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, surgical services, women’s health, cardiac care and much more.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health · Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. · Delivery of high-quality patient care · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). · A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.
Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees.
We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 10th year in a row.
We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all.
We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries.
Join us and do your life’s best work here!
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns?
Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. . #LI-YG1
Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program and hold RRT and RCP certifications. BCLS is required, while ACLS and NRP certifications are preferred or required for NICU work.
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