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Description
Introduction- Seasonal PRN Position- Night Shifts- PEDS/NICU Position
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
- You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
- You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
- You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
- You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist, or State Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
- RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP), or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS- Contract goes through April 5, 2025
All seasonal employees are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period. Three (3) weekend shifts are required each 4-week schedule period.
Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.
Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off.
Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.
Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our PRN Respiratory Therapist (Seasonal) opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.