Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Dallas, Texas
Assignment Type: Temporary (13 weeks)
Work Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 0630–1900 (Day Shift)
Travel Required: Yes
Interview Type: Virtual – One Round
Scrub Color: To Be Determined

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) only

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Texas Medical Board (TMB) License

• A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing advanced respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The therapist applies specialized knowledge of respiratory care practices, techniques, and equipment to assess, manage, and treat patients in accordance with physician orders and established institutional protocols. The position requires sound clinical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

• Administer and manage respiratory care procedures, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medication delivery, airway clearance, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist in emergency situations as required.

• Evaluate and interpret physicians’ orders and diagnostic test results to determine appropriate treatment plans.

• Implement approved protocols under physician direction and adapt therapy as the patient’s condition evolves.

• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use.

• Monitor patient responses to treatment and make appropriate recommendations to the care team.

• Accurately document all treatments, assessments, and related data in the medical record.

• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies (including HIPAA).

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and demonstrate ongoing professional development.

• Comprehensive understanding of respiratory care techniques, equipment, and pharmacologic agents.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic clinical environment.

• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and basic computer applications.

• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment to patient-centered care.