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Ardent Health

Respiratory Therapist / Bronch Lab

Ardent Health, Tyler, Texas, United States, 75701


Overview

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Bronch Lab Respiratory Therapist in Tyler, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.Your team is bigger than your department:

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.Responsibilities

Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.Evaluating and making recommendations for services.Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.Maintaining high standards of professionalism.Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.Always practices and promotes good public relations.This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner.Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Associate's degreeCurrent BLSPreferred Job Requirements:

Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration