Children’s Health: Respiratory Therapist -Prn

Respiratory TherapistShift: PRN Night ShiftDallas, Texas | Job Code: 1835 This is an outstanding opportunity for you as a prn respiratory therapist to play an important part in helping Children’s Health make life better for children.

Working as part of our multidisciplinary critical care team, you’ll use your training and skills to provide evidence-based care to patients, deliver instruction to patients and their families, and precept novice therapists.We have opportunities for respiratory therapist with Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (RRT/NPS) credentials to work in our pediatric ICU, neonatal ICU, and cardiac ICU at Children’s Health in Dallas.In addition to patient care, you’ll have opportunities to expand your skills through continuing education, and you’ll help develop educational programs for other staff.

You will also be responsible for incorporating research findings that you encounter into clinical practice and for sharing those findings with colleagues.

ExperiencePreferred: At least 2 years job related experienceEducationRequired: Two-year associate degree or equivalent experiencePreferred: Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceLicenses and certificationsRequired: BLS through the American Heart AssociationRequired: NRP (Plano and NICU core) within 180 days of hireRequired: PALS certification within 180 days of hireRequired: RRT recognized by the NBRC and an active Texas licenseRequired: RRT-NPS recognized by the NBRC within 18 months of hire About usChildren’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children.

We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for nine consecutive years.We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.

BenefitsChildren’s Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development.

We also promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.

Requirements:Job FamilyAllied HealthExpertiseAllied Health Respiratory TherapyJob TypePRN/TemporaryLocationDallas, Texas