- ID: 12766
- Updated December 13th, 2024
- Job ID 12766
- Job Title Respiratory Therapist - Texas
- Clinician Type Therapy
- Specialty Respiratory Therapy
- State Texas
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 13 Weeks
Job Description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Job Location: Texas
Type of Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Length of Assignment: 13 Weeks
Start Date: Early January
Work Schedule: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, including 4 weekend shifts per month
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform standard respiratory therapy procedures including nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and arterial blood gas sampling
- Manage ventilators, including GE ventilators and V60 BiPAPs
- Operate high-flow nasal cannula devices such as Airvo
- Assist with bronchoscopies and intubations
- Transport patients on mechanical ventilation within the hospital (e.g., to CT/MRI)
- Administer inhaled nitric oxide therapy
- Manage a caseload of approximately 35-40 patients per shift
- Utilize Meditech EMR system for patient records and documentation
- Work collaboratively within a team of 7-9 staff members and a shift supervisor
Requirements:
- 1+ years of adult respiratory experience in an acute care setting
- Active Texas state license
- BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS and NRP preferred not required)
Barton Healthcare Staffing is excited to work with you! Apply now to learn more about this exciting role.
Additional Benefits!
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FMLA Leave
Malpractice Insurance
401k Savings Plan
Weekly Pay Via ADP
State-Specific Leave/Sick Time Policies
Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Stipend eligibility to cover lodging and travel expenses
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Barton travel concierge service included
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
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