About the role

Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned pediatric orthopedic hospital dedicated to giving children back their childhood through expert care. The Respiratory Therapist manages respiratory care plans, performs patient assessments, and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients.

Skills

Respiratory care Patient assessment Respiratory plan of care Patient education Clinical collaboration Respiratory equipment management Performance improvement Acute care Pediatric respiratory care BLS certification PALS certification RRT certification

Full job details

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Respiratory Therapist

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Sunday

Three 12-hours shifts

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of respiratory care
Role encompasses direct patient care by providing patient assessments, interventions, and coordination of respiratory plan of care
Assist the Respiratory Clinical Manager in the education of staff, patients, and families; performs thorough developmentally-appropriate respiratory assessment
Communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, patients and families.
Perform comprehensive respiratory care evaluations for the patient (inpatient and outpatient) population and families
Assess the need for respiratory care-related equipment and supplies
Participate in performance improvement efforts related to respiratory therapy

Required Skills/Abilities

Must be a graduate of an accredited school for respiratory care
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) per the National Board of Respiratory Care required
Current license to practice Respiratory Care by the Texas Medical Board
Minimum 2 years of acute care practice; pediatric experience and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) preferred
Current BLS and PALS Certification required

Working Environment

Working Conditions: Inside
Working Position: Sitting, Standing, and Walking
Physical Demands: Medium/Heavy
Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling and Repetitive Movements
Lifting or carrying between 25 - 50 lbs.
Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, and Speaking
This position will be exposed to Inside Environments, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hazards, and Respiratory Hazards