Acute Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

MLR Healthcare is recruiting a full-time, permanent Respiratory Therapist to join a committed team at a top-tier acute-care hospital in Texas. This role involves delivering specialized respiratory therapy services by following established protocols to support patients respiratory health and overall well-being.

Annual Salary: $55,875 - $94,598

Primary Responsibilities:

• Team Collaboration: Partner with doctors and healthcare staff to assess patients' respiratory conditions and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Diagnostic Assessments: Conduct evaluations to understand and address patients' respiratory needs.
• Shift Schedule: Night shifts, including rotating weekends, with three 12-hour shifts each week.
• Environmental Evaluations: Assess patients' living or work environments and provide suggestions to improve their respiratory health and self-sufficiency.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate patient records in electronic medical systems.
• Safety Standards: Uphold a secure workplace by following OSHA and NIOSH standards.

Qualifications:

• License: Must hold a current Texas Respiratory Care license.
• Certification Requirements: Keep active certification with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as part of the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
• Credentialing: New graduates must earn CRT credentials and aim for RRT certification within a year. If RRT certification is not obtained, the therapist will take on a Respiratory Care Practitioner role until certification is completed.
• BLS Certification: Required before starting patient care duties.
• ACLS Certification: Obtain within six months of starting.
• ENPC or PALS Certification: Required within one year of hire.
• NRP Certification: Complete within the first year of employment.