Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN CUH

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! 

JOB SUMMARY
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. 

 

 
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Associate's Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care and 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER License by the Texas Medical Board, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA). and 
  (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION if required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 
  
   

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in respiratory care 
   

• Experience
  2 years critical care experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• 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.
• Assesses 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 90% of all department and town hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attit