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Job description
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- PRN - Respiratory Care
nBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
nWork location: Texas Health Kaufman- 850 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142
nWork hours: PRN- Open to days and nights. Most availability will be within nights.
nRespiratory Care Department highlights:
nnnWork with a dynamic and knowledgeable team
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nnOver 192 years of experience with our RT staff
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nnNew Ventilators onsite
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n nHere's What You Need
nnnGraduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required
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nn1 Year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred is preferred
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nn3 years of RRT Experience is strongly preferred
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nnRCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner Upon Hire is required And
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nnRRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist Upon Hire is required And
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nnBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required And
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nnACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days is required And
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nnNRP - Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 90 days is required
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nnGood verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, computer experience
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n nWhat You Will Do
nnnObtains/verifies physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness.
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nnDemonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age specific needs. 35%
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nnUses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
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nnPerforms treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
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nnAdministers medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions and equipment in
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nnproper/timely manner.
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nnResponds to emergency situations.
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n nAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Respiratory Therapist
nnnBenefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
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nnDelivery of high-quality patient care
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nnStrong Unit Based Council (UBC).
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nnA supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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n nFor more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell and surrounding areas. We're a 81-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day.
nWe specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine and emergency medicine.
nTexas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We're recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff.
nIf 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!
nLearn ( more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
nDo you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to
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nTexas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Worksite address
kaufman, TX, 75142, US
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