Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (Lead RRT), Full time; Days

Here’s What You Need 

• Other Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program is required
• Other – CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required 
• 1 year experience required
• 1 year Med/Surg or critical care experience preferred
• RCP – Respiratory Care Practitioner required upon hire And
• RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist required upon hire And
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required And
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred upon hire
• Good Verbal communications, good interpersonal skills, computer experience

What you will do: 

• Review available medical records and obtain pertinent medical history from the patient or family.
• Evaluates each patient using age and diagnosis-appropriate assessment tests and measurements.
• Applies appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
• Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient assessment and individualizes care based on age-specific needs.  
• Uses therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient’s age and desire for treatment.
• Performs treatment procedures that are within the scope of the professional license.
• Prepare and distribute staff assignments.
• Assure appropriate staffing for all shifts.
• Acts as resource for therapists, interns, and support personnel in solving departmental issues.
• Acts as preceptor in orientation/assessment of clinical competence with new hires.
• Handle issues that arise during the shift such as quality issues, equipment, staffing needs or complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. *Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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