Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT), Zale Lipshy-Nights Fulltime

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

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 full‑time Zale Lipshy RRT position is specifically for the Neuroscience Service Line and Zale Lipshy float only.

Sign‑on available for night shift. New graduates are not eligible.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Associate's Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care
• Licenses and Certifications
  (RRT) Reg Respiratory Therapy License 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 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 a high level of 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 progress of the patient.
• Assess patient and family's knowledge deficit regarding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
• Adheres to department administrative procedures of error‑free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate 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. If not charge therapist, then reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate.
• Demonstrates engagement by attending and participating in at least 90 % of all department and town hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2‑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 maintain supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; takes responsibility for reporting and follow‑through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures or giving in‑services recognized as necessary by the individual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race;

color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.