RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits? We’re looking for qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

Work location: Texas Health Cleburne Work environment: Respiratory Care Work hours: Full-time, Night Shift; 6:30pm to 7:00am

At Texas Health Cleburne we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 137-bed, full-service hospital that has served the Cleburne area since 1986. We provide exceptional care to the communities of Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista and Glen Rose

If you’re looking for surgical services, women’s care, and orthopedics, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Chest Pain Center and provide outstanding gastroenterology.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission-accredited Top Performer for Quality Care and a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital as well as a Level IV Trauma Center.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications 

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required) 1 year of experience in Med/Surg or Critical Care (preferred) RCP – Respiratory Care Practitioner (required) RRT – Registered Respiratory Therapist (required) and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support required prior to independent patient care and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 90 days) and NRP – Essential Neonatal Resuscitation Program (required within 90 days) and NRPA – Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (required within 90 days)

Position Responsibilities Texas Health Resources Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are responsible for obtaining/verifying physician order for therapy and validate for appropriateness, reviewing available medical records and obtaining pertinent medical history from patient or family, evaluating each patient using age and diagnosing appropriate assessment tests and measurement.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will

use therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment. determine patient response to treatment and evaluate progress (reassessment). educate patient and family through instruction, demonstration, or appropriate handouts in treatment plan, safety issues, and home programs/self-management. maintain bedside and ventilator alarms in audible position. communicates with physicians and other healthcare personnel as appropriate regarding patient care issues. administer medication in a safe/correct manner, adhering to medication administration guidelines. documents aspects of each treatment session in accordance with departmental, Joint Commision, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines. documents assessments of education needs, education provided, and patient understanding of education provided in accordance with departmental, JCAHO, Medicare, and other applicable regulatory guidelines.

Why Texas Health As a Texas Health Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

2022 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (8th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running) “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

Additional perks of being a THR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment Positively impact patients’ quality of life Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources Enjoy opportunities for growth

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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