07 Jan
Respiratory Therapist RRT
Texas, Mckinney 00000 Mckinney USA

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Respiratory Therapist RRT

Medical City McKinney

Full Time DaysPOSITION SUMMARY:

It is the responsibility of respiratory therapists to demonstrate proficiency in all modalities of Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for execution of their assignment, which may include, but not limited to O2 therapy, UABD, IS, IPPB, CPT, ABG, bronchoscope assistance, ventilator care and airway management. All assessment/evaluation will be done in compliance with hospital and department policies. It is the responsibility of each employee to maximize the resources of the hospital. As a member of the respiratory team, the employee will make a significant contribution to the public’s perception of the hospitalEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

-One year experience in Respiratory Care is preferred. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

-Must be licensed by the Texas Department of Health as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).

-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

-Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within six months of hire.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

-Must have the ability to communicate and care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Requires full understanding and ability to utilize the Respiratory Care process. Requires knowledge, ability and judgment necessary to :

-Exercise judgment within the guidelines of the medical plan of care, department policy and licensure practice acts.

-Must possess knowledge of respiratory therapeutics and the correlation of diagnostic assessment

-Apply scientific knowledge; use a variety of respiratory equipment; and perform multiple technical procedures

-Make discriminating observation

-Must be capable of performing CPR without limitation and respond to all emergent situations

-Must be able to perform job responsibilities independently. About Medical City McKinney:

Medical City McKinneyis a growing 260-bed hospital with a 90-year history of serving the health care needs of McKinney and the surrounding communities. Over the past several years, we have strengthened our medical foundations by adding two new surgical robots, a newly remodeled labor and delivery suites, a Level III NICU and an advanced biplane Catheterization Lab to treat heart rhythm disorders. Medical City McKinney is proud of our team for all the well-deserved recognitions and acknowledgements we’ve received to better serve youJoint Commission accredited, Advanced (Level III) Trauma Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Texas 10 Step Facility, CLIA certified laboratory; CAP accredited clinical and anatomical pathology services, "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures" for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care by Joint Commission and Intersocietal Commission of Vascular Labs in ultrasound for peripheral vascular ultrasound.We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Our benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.Job: Therapy & Rehabilitation Title: Respiratory Therapist RRT Location: Texas-McKinney-Medical City McKinney Requisition ID: 06264-121810

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