Acute Respiratory Therapist

Acute Respiratory Therapist

MLR Healthcare (Recruiting) is currently seeking a full-time, permanent, direct-hire Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team at a respected acute-care hospital in Texas. In this role, you will provide respiratory care services, following established protocols to deliver therapeutic interventions that support patients' respiratory health and recovery.

Salary: $55,489 - $94,572 per year

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Physicians: Partner with doctors to evaluate patient conditions and create personalized treatment plans.
• Perform Diagnostic Assessments: Conduct necessary diagnostic tests to assess respiratory function and guide treatment decisions.
• Work Schedule: Night shifts with rotating weekends, completing three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Environment Assessment: Evaluate patients’ home or workplace environments and recommend modifications to improve their independence and respiratory outcomes.
• Data Management: Accurately enter patient information and treatment details into healthcare systems.
• Workplace Safety: Ensure the work environment complies with OSHA and NIOSH standards.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Must hold a current Respiratory Care license in Texas.
• Certification Renewal: Maintain active status with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) by following the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
• Graduate Therapist Requirements: Must obtain CRT credentials and successfully pass the RRT certification within one year of graduation, while retaining active NBRC status. If the RRT credential is not achieved within this period, the individual will be reassigned to a Respiratory Care Practitioner role until the certification is secured.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification must be completed before any patient contact.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Certification required within six months of hire.
• Pediatric Emergency (ENPC/PALS): Certification required within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Certification must be obtained within one year.