Respiratory Therapist - Litchfield - Methodist Health System

Description

Hours of Work :
pm/am

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PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRN position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients.

The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County.

In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr.

Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit.

We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children's services; and more.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

Magnet-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association