Hours of Work :
7P to 7ADays Of Week :
3X12 hour shiftWork Shift :
12X3 Night (United States of America)Job Description :
Your Job:
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Certified Respiratory Therapist 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:
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) by the state of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Advanced Cardio Life Support, NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support where applicable certification - must obtain within 1 year of hire)
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care must be Registry eligible and obtain Registered status within 6 months of hire
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience preferred
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
Your Job Responsibilities:
Job Roles
• Actively participates in the quality assurance process. (Best Quality)
• Customer Engagement Behaviors: Perform job duties in accordance with best practices for customer satisfaction and MHS Standards of Performance. Avoids or mitigates patient/customer complaints. (Best Service).
• Documentation Duties: Performs accurate and timely documentation of interventions and measurements on patient's medical record, hospital records and other departmental records (Best Quality)
• Efficiency: Collaborate with leadership to achieve department volume/productivity goals. (Value/Financial Accountability)
• Laboratory Duties: Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing in compliance with lab and hospital policies as well as standards of accrediting authorities (TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.) (Best Quality)
• Patient Care Duties: Performs safe evidence based patient care in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures (Best Quality)
• Peer Engagement Behaviors: Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development. Contribute to a healthy and harmonious workplace by demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and behaving in a professional manner.
• Participates in recognition programs, celebrations, and other employee engagement initiatives.
• Receives assignments, coaching, feedback and directions in a professional manner. (Best Place to Work)
• Respiratory Protocol Compliance: Modifies therapy in accordance with guidelines and evidence based practices (Value/Financial Accountability)
• Other duties as assigned
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: