Respiratory Therapist - Cardio-Respiratory Unit
Lewisville, Texas
Medical City Lewisville

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Position

Location: Lewisville, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Cardio-Respiratory
• Number of Beds: 191
• Staffing (Day Shift): 1 Supervisor, 3 staff (8 full-time, 4 PRN)
• Staffing (Night Shift): 1 Supervisor, 3 staff (10 full-time)
• Patient Ratios: Not specified
• Equipment Used: Servo I, Servo U, V60, Hamilton C-1, Airvo, Volara, Vest
• EMR System: Meditech
• Floating Areas: ICU, PCU, ED, and general floors

Job Description

• Work independently with critical care level patients
• Triage levels of care across multiple floors
• Typical procedures:

  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Ventilator checks
  • BiPAP checks
  • ABG draws
  • Intubation assist and extubation
  • Bronchial hygiene assist
  • PEP therapy
  • Running lactic acid tests
  • EKGs
  • Patient assessments

Required Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification valid in Texas
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Ability to work independently with critical care patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3 NICU experience

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress Code: Black scrubs
• Personality Fit: Team player, compassionate, willing to assist where needed
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends

This position requires a licensed Respiratory Therapist with critical care skills and relevant certifications, ready to work in a fast-paced cardio-respiratory unit with a variety of respiratory equipment and patient care responsibilities.