Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prime Healthcare
Overview
We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist , internally referred to as our RRT . The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner ( RCP II ) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.
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Shift’s Available : Nights
Employment Type : Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location : Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
+ Health, dental, and vision insurance options
+ Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
+ Bereavement leave , FMLA and other leave options
+ Employer 401K options
+ Tuition reimbursement options
+ Life, disability, and other insurance options
+ Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
+ W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
+ C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
+ S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
+ M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
+ A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
+ E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.6. NRP certificate required7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Pay Transparency
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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FacilityDallas Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-TX-Mesquite
ID2026-241722
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt
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