Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: College Station, TX

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Compensation:

• Minimum Rate Per Hour: $36
• Maximum Rate Per Hour: $45.11

Work Schedule:

• Shift: Full-Time Nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Days Per Week: 3 shifts (36 hours per week)

About Us:

Join a winning team of Registered Respiratory Therapist professionals! Our diverse culture of learning and growth provides opportunities for both new graduates and experienced Respiratory Therapists across Central and North Texas. We are proud to be the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and have been certified as a Great Place To Work.

Benefits:

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Essential Functions:

• Respiratory Care Services: Perform and direct respiratory care services, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, inhaled medication, airway clearance, and both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, in partnership with attending physicians and care teams.
• Emergency Response: Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Policy Adherence: Follow established infection control, isolation policies, HIPAA, and other relevant policies.
• Professionalism: Work collaboratively and professionally with peers and patients to maintain an optimal work environment.
• Autonomy & Growth: Embrace opportunities for skill enhancement and professional development.
• Quality Improvement: Focus on continuous quality improvement in clinical care, identifying and sharing opportunities to enhance patient care.

Key Success Factors:

• Knowledge: Broad knowledge of respiratory care modalities, therapies, equipment, and medications.
• Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, and follow flow chart protocols effectively.
• Technical Skills: General computer skills including data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand-held scanning, and email proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the State of Texas Medical Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing the highest quality of respiratory care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.