Respiratory Therapist PRN

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
  
  

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist PRN

Requisition Number

43209

Employment Type

PRN

Division

CLINICAL/PROF SERVICES - RESP

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Allied Health

Hours Worked

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Respiratory Therapist PRN is responsible for providing direct patient care relating to respiratory illness and diseases in all areas serviced by Respiratory Therapy including neonatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Administers routine respiratory therapy procedures per physician orders.
• Maintains artificial airways, assist with intubation, tracheostomy change and decannulation.
• Performs arterial puncture and analysis.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilization and reassembly of equipment.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains continuous mechanical ventilation per physician orders.
• Performs cardio pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency respiratory therapy procedures as necessary.
• Documents respiratory therapy procedures per policy in the patient medical record.
• Provides instruction to patients on the respiratory therapy modalities ordered by their physician.
• Evaluates patient’s clinical conditions and provides suggestions and recommendations for therapeutic procedures to meet patient treatment process.
• Assists with chart audits and quality improvement reviews.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) with a minimum of an associate degree.
  
  

OR

• In lieu of an associate degree: Six (6) plus years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  
  

AND

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensure by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current JPS recognized BLS certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or a related discipline from an accredited College or University.
• 2 years respiratory therapy clinical experience.
  
  

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States