Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Rotating

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing Respiratory Care to non-critical and critically ill patients in the hospital. Training and services provided by this position are appropriate to patients of all age groups. Applies clinical respiratory judgment to implement a clinical respiratory program and maintains standards for professional respiratory practice in the clinical setting. The RCP communicates necessary information and makes needed recommendations to the physician and nurses as appropriate. This individual is an active participant in the quality improvement process leading to the planning and implementation of new programs and services.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate with a diploma or certificate of completion, from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Respiratory Therapy Program

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have current license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Texas and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• Must have a current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Must attain certification in ACLS and PALS within 6 months of date of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must speak and write English fluently.

• Preferred Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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