Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

UT Health East Texas

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Tyler, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide technical and clinical respiratory care services throughout the hospital, including ventilatory care and medication delivery. Maintain high psychomotor skills and stay current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program. You also possess active certification with the state of Texas and will obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Registered Respiratory Therapist

JRCRTE

BLS certification

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Tyler, TX. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
  • Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
  • Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
  • Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
  • Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include, but not limited to, the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing.
  • Attends appropriate in-service education, both departmental and hospital-wide.
  • This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers, and visitors in a professional manner.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program.
  • Active certification with the state of Texas.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

UT Health East Texas

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people. With the support of Ardent Health Services and the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to care for people — our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
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