Registered Respiratory Therapist ICU

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a focus on ICU in Plano, TX at a Level II Trauma facility. In this role, you will provide specialized respiratory care to critically ill patients in our intensive care unit.

Responsibilities:

- Assess patients' respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions in the ICU

- Administer complex respiratory therapies and treatments

- Monitor patients' vital signs and make appropriate adjustments to therapy as needed

- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

- Insert and manage artificial airways

- Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analyses

- Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and disease management

- Document all patient interactions and treatments accurately and thoroughly

- Respond to emergency situations and provide life support as necessary

If you have a passion for critical care and are dedicated to providing exceptional respiratory care to ICU patients, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field

- Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

- Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in an ICU setting

- Excellent knowledge of respiratory care techniques and equipment

- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environment

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Eligibility for health and welfare benefits from day one
• 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) starting from the first day