Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Adventhealth Central Texas
Location: Killeen
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

*All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:* $10K *Sign On Bonus for Full Time roles* Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)*The role youll contribute:* The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The RRT performs routine respiratory clinical care including medication administration, arterial puncture, breathing exercises and retraining, initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy and pulse oximeters. In addition, the RRT performs critical care duties including the initiation of, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation assist, airway care and attendance at deliveries and cardiopulmonary resuscitations dependent upon the RRT level of professional development attained. May perform routine and emergency care for age categories infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.*Schedule:* Full Time, 36 hrs/week*Shift* : Nights 3 x 12's*The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:**Minimum qualifications* :* Successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam with the National Board for Respiratory Care approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc) or a successor accrediting authority* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the state of Texas* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)*Preferred Qualifications:** ACLS, PALS, NRP Certifications preferred* Active AARC Membership preferred* Experience in an acute care setting preferred* Experience in ED, ICU, and neonatal settings preferredJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diemPay: $28.13 - $42.20 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Referral program* Relocation assistance* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceShift:* 12 hour shift* Night shiftSupplemental Pay:* Signing bonusExperience:* Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:* RRT (Preferred)* BLS Certification (Preferred)* RCP License (Preferred)Ability to Commute:* Killeen, TX 76549 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Killeen, TX 76549: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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