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Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location

Irving, Texas

Employment Type

Travel Contract (13 weeks)

Unit Information

Department: Respiratory Therapy (NICU)
Floor: 2nd
Number of Staff: 11
Shift Staffing:
- Day Shift: 2 Respiratory Therapists (1 NICU) plus clinical coordinator (Monday-Friday)
- Night Shift: 2 Respiratory Therapists
Patient Ratios:
- 1st RT covers NICU, MST, or PCU
- 2nd RT covers ER, ICU, MST, or PCU (subject to change based on acuity)
Equipment Used:
- Ventilators: Servo U, PB 980, MR1 transport vent, C1 Hamilton Medical
- Bipap: V60, C1
- F&P bubble CPAP, F&P HFNC
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech
Dress Code: Black scrubs
Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Skills & Competencies (Must Have)

Critical care management for adult ventilated patients
Ventilator weaning guidelines experience
Tracheostomy care management
Emergency and standard airway care across all patient populations
EKG procedure knowledge
Blood gas analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling technique
Respiratory therapy medication administration
Respiratory therapy plan of care, assessment, and progress evaluation
Oxygen therapy management
Response to Code Blue, Trauma, and STEMI events
Documentation and charge capture for therapy provided
Effective physician communication
Adherence to safety standards and checklist completion
Infection prevention standards compliance

Preferred Skills

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience

Typical Procedures Performed

Blood gas analysis
Bedside bronchoscopy assistance
Emergency and routine airway management
EKG

Work Environment & Culture

Values excellence and high standards of care
Follows department checklists and unit policies
Collaborative team with clinical coordination support

Work Hours

Approximately 36 hours per week

Facility

Medical City Las Colinas

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Short Term Acute Care
90 beds

ADDRESS6800 North MacArthur BoulevardIrving, TX 75039

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Irving, TX

About

Irving, Texas, is a beautiful city famous for its quaint downtown area, scenic parks and top-rated schools. It offers many local attractions and landmarks, such as the Irving Arts Center, the Toyota Music Factory, the Las Colinas Canals and the Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. The city’s flourishing food scene features fantastic local restaurants like Sharko’s BBQ and CityGate Grille. Irving offers professional sports for every taste, as it’s home to the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Dallas Mavericks (NBA) and Texas Rangers (MLB). Irving has plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities for those looking for a more active lifestyle. If Irving doesn’t pack enough punch, Dallas is only a few minutes away, offering even more culture, attractions and activities.

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