Resp Therapist RRT Days - Traditional PRN

Job Description

Respiratory therapists are expected to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. The respiratory therapist collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.

Respiratory therapists at Lake Granbury Medical Center are expected to measure the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Respiratory therapists rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of tasks, and function with a degree of creativity and latitude. They typically report to a manager.

Education:

Associate's degree

Licenses & Certifications:

Texas Respiratory Therapy License in good standing

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS, ALS, and PALS

NRP is required within 6 months of hire

CPI is preferred

Experience:

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Benefits -

Medical (BCBS of TN), Dental (Delta Dental of TN), Vision Insurance (VSP)

Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability, and Pet Insurance

Company paid life insurance

CHS Hospital Discount Policy

401(k) Company Match

Education Assistance

Work/Life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

The Company-

Lake Granbury Medical Center is a 73 bed hospital located in Granbury, Texas. Lake Granbury Medical Center also has over 48 providers with Lakeside Physicians with clinics in Granbury, Glen Rose, and Stephenville.

LGMC is part of Community Health Systems, Inc., one of the nation's leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization's affiliates own, operate or lease 119 hospitals in 20 states with approximately 21,000 licensed beds. LGMC offers a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings and is dedicated to being the area's provider of choice by delivering quality care and service.