Prime Healthcare

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Facility Dallas Regional Medical Center
Location
US-TX-Mesquite
ID
2025-212334
Category
Clinical Tech
Position Type
Full Time
Shift
Days
Job Type
Non-Exempt

Overview

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our RRT. The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.  

 

Shift’s Available:  Days  

Employment Type: Full-time 

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm 

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options 
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 
  • Employer 401K options 
  • Tuition reimbursement options  
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options 
  • Many other amazing benefits 

 


Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

  • Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily 
  • Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients 
  • Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently 
  • May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations 
  • Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed 
  • Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

 

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.
6. NRP certificate required
7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

 

 

 

 

Pay Transparency

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristicsIf you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human ResourcesKnow Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf  
 
 
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