Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights SLB

$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS for experienced Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients.

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited AMA Respiratory Care Program

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Some experience in respiratory care or related area

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT or RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Possession of current RCP State of Texas License, Possession of current CRT / RRT Certification from NBRC Renewal required every 5 years unless grandfathered prior to July 1, 2002)

REQUIRED COURSES / COMPLETIONS (., CPR) : Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering Pedi.

AHA NRP must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role if covering NICU.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.

Education :

Required : Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Alabama - Minimum Education Requirements : Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT / RRT exam and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama.

Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.

Experience : not applicable

not applicable

Certifications :

Required : RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).

Preferred : RRT

Alabama - Minimum Certification Requirements : AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal). State Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire.

If Temporarily Licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.

Preferred : RRT

Physical Demands :