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Job description
Acute Respiratory Therapist
MLR Healthcare (Recruiting) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent, direct-hire Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team at a respected acute-care hospital in Texas. In this role, you will provide respiratory care services, following established protocols to deliver therapeutic interventions that support patients' respiratory health and recovery.
Salary: $55,489 - $94,572 per year
Responsibilities for Respiratory Therapist:
Collaboration with Physicians: Partner with doctors to evaluate patient conditions and create tailored treatment plans.
Diagnostic Testing: Conduct key tests to evaluate lung function and support treatment planning.
Shift Requirements: Night shifts with rotating weekends, working three 12-hour shifts weekly.
Environmental Evaluations: Assess home or workplace settings, providing guidance to promote respiratory health and patient independence.
Data Documentation: Accurately input patient information and treatment records into healthcare systems.
Safety Compliance: Ensure work environment meets OSHA and NIOSH safety guidelines.
Requirements:
License: Must hold a valid Respiratory Care license in Texas.
Certification Renewal: Maintain active NBRC certification by following the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
Graduate Therapists: Required to obtain CRT credentials and complete RRT certification within one year of graduating. If RRT is not achieved within that period, the individual will transition to a Respiratory Care Practitioner role until certification is completed.
Basic Life Support (BLS): Must be certified before patient interactions.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Certification required within six months of starting.
Pediatric Emergency (ENPC/PALS): Certification to be achieved within the first year of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Certification to be completed within one year of hiring.
Worksite address
ovalo, TX, 79541, US
Who can apply
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