Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Fulltime-Day Shift or Night Shift at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy UT Southwestern?%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans.%26nbsp; We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country.%26nbsp; We’re proud to support your next mission.%26nbsp; Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. %3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/best-hospital/%22%3EThe #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3ETo learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit%26nbsp;%3Ca style=%22color:rgb(4, 95, 171);line-height:inherit;text-decoration:none;%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/%22%3Ehttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EFree/paid medical insurance for full-time employees%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EContributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ETuition reimbursement programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EEmployee discounts (Hotels, Gym Membership, Cellphone, etc.)%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EOnsite childcare facilities%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EAttractive paid time off package, holidays, vacation and sick leave%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ECertification Pay%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EReferral Bonus%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EClinical ladder program that gives staff up to %246K a year on top of base salary%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EYearly merit increase based on an employee’s fiscal year performance.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Bonus%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3E10,000 Sign on bonus for experienced Night RTs and %245,000 for Day RTs.%26nbsp; No sign on for new grads%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EShift%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ENightshift or Dayshift%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Summary%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EUT Southwestern is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as an integral part of our clinical care team. This full-time %3Cstrong%3ERRT%3C/strong%3E position will work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients, and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health for all ages (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). As a valued member of our Respiratory Care team, you will be applying and monitoring medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. We invite you to join the UT Southwestern team as a Respiratory Therapist!%3C/p%3E%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience and Education%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ETwo (2) years of critical care preferred.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EA.A.S Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor’s degree preferred)%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ELicense by the Texas Medical Board%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ERegistered by the NBRC%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EBasic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA)%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ESpecialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ENRP is required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch2 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Duties%3C/strong%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cul style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:12px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EAdminister therapy according to departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrate decision-making skills in patient assessment and plan of care based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EOn one’s own initiative, assist in writing procedures or giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual. Perform technical procedures and operate equipment with a high level of expertise.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EMaintain knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics. Assess patient and family%27s knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EAdhere to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EDemonstrate activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change out. Assume and perform charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EIf not charge therapist, then report all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate. Demonstrate engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3ETake responsibility for maintaining supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; take responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EActively participate in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives. Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EAdhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;%22%3EFoster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude. Adhere to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:inherit;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak%22 dir=%22ltr%22%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%26nbsp; UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.%26nbsp; As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Apply Now