Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN CUH

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Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN CUH (915705)

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases, and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

The Respiratory Care teams are an integral part of daily clinical care. We work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health. The goal of our Respiratory Therapist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). Respiratory therapy includes the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.

Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

• Education
  Associate's Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care
• Licenses and Certifications
  (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed by the Texas Medical Board, registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (BLS) Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (AHA). (NRP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program if required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in respiratory care
• Experience
  2 years critical care experience

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with high expertise.
• Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
• Administers therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates decision‑making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians, and patient progress.
• Assesses patient and family knowledge deficits regarding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, and smoking cessation.
• Adheres to department administrative procedures of error‑free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation, and EMR order management.
• Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change‑out.
• Assumes and performs charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies. Reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to the charge therapist and requests assistance when appropriate.
• Demonstrates engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town‑hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two‑way communication, and having a collaborative attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department attendance policies, including self‑scheduling, vacation, and holiday rotation policy.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; reports and follows through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
• On own initiative, assists in writing procedures or giving in‑services recognized as necessary by the individual.
• Performs…