Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT, PRN)

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN, onsite, in Plano, TX. Compensation is not specified. Medical City Plano is a 600+ bed acute care hospital. The purpose of this role is to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings.

What you'll do

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment.

What we're looking for

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree

Experience

Certificate

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

prn

per diem

therapy & rehabilitation

plano tx

medical city plano

no weekends

no on-call

no travel

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Family support, Referral services, Consumer discounts, Retirement readiness, Education assistance, Colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program

About the employer

Medical City Plano is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.