Respiratory Therapist

Position Overview

Location: THHBP-Plano
Schedule: FT Day

The Registered Respiratory Therapist has advanced knowledge and training of the cardiopulmonary system that is used to manage and treat patients. Therapists will use different scientific principles, therapies, and techniques to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and directs the administration of respiratory care services—as ordered by a patient’s attending physician—including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and bedside spirometry; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Reviews physician's orders, analyzes patient diagnostic test results, and provides appropriate therapy, implementing approved protocols as directed by the physician.
• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy, prioritizing patient needs in a rapidly changing environment.
• Instructs patients in the proper use of respiratory care equipment, assesses patient response to therapy, and provides coaching to improve technique.
• Documents all treatments and therapies administered, records supplies used, files corresponding charges, and reports outcomes with appropriate recommendations.
• Adheres to established policies including infection control, HIPAA, time and attendance, and social media guidelines.
• Collaborates professionally with other employees, healthcare professionals, and students.
• Takes initiative to understand and complete any professional or technical requirements set by leadership.
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in all aspects of clinical care, identifying opportunities as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• Experience Required: Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer; Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner; Reg Respiratory Therapist (RRT): Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of Respiratory Care modalities, therapies, equipment, and medications.
• Ability to read, write, and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• General computer skills including typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1