Overview You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000. You may be eligible for relocation Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist 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, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Responsibilities Administer therapeutic medical gases through adjunctive equipment and assist in the transportation of patients on oxygen when necessary Administer Respiratory Care treatment modalities and appropriate Respiratory medication according to physician orders and departmental policy and procedure Provide Respiratory Care Services in critical care and medical-surgical areas Effectively assess patients for correct therapy and is available for consultation Ensure that quality, continuity and goals of individual patient care plans are maintained Function as preceptor for staff and student orientation within areas of General Therapy and Critical Care Assist in inter- and intra-departmental educational and orientation programs Assist director, supervisor and care team with development and implementation of policies and protocols Participate in Departmental Quality Improvement (QI) program. Assist the department by reporting of quality assurance issues pertaining to Respiratory Care. May be assigned as primary investigator of QI issue Function in a leadership capacity as Relief Supervisor on a temporary basis Create work assignments and schedules Qualifications Job Requirements: Licensed Respiratory Care practitioner by the State of Texas Must be certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Five (5) years of experience and three (3) years of critical care experience