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Medical Center of PlanoThe medical staff at Medical Center of Plano is a diverse group of the best professionals available. They are dedicated and committed to using new technologies and keeping up-to-date on recent advancements in healthcare.

The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:- Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.- Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.- Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.- Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.- Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.- Responds to emergency team calls.- Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.- Provides age and culturally appropriate care.- Orients and mentors new staff members.- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications- RRT required.- TX State RCP licensure required.- BLS health care provider. ACLS preferred.- Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).- Minimum one year hospital reparatory experience required.- Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.- Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Brack Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Preferred Qualifications Level III Neonatal experience and flight transport experience. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.

The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

SMC Respiratory Therapy - Neo Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Preferred Qualifications Level III Neonatal experience and flight transport experience. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.

Shift and Salary Grade Shift: 7a - 7p Salary Grade: 10 About Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Administer a variety of respiratory care procedures for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Responsibilities: Perform patient care assessment, medication delivery and airway clearance techniques. Provide ventilatory support. Perform specialty tasks (cath lab, bronchoscopies, in-house transports to testing or transfer units). Document patient related activities. Perform medical record review to ensure physician´s orders for respiratory care are current. Provide suggestions and input into patient´s plan of care, attempt to initiate respiratory protocols for applicable patients and attend physician rounds. Receive, document and initiate orders pertaining to respiratory care modalities. Provide orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to the disease process. Provide information to patients and families concerning their understanding of, cooperation with and participation in their own care upon admission. Provide patient education for home care, including but not limited to the following modalities: patient assessment, medication delivery, airway clearance techniques, mechanical ventilation. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures (once trained). Ability to be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with hospital, administrative and departmental personnel, patients and parents with ability to honor confidentiality; to independently treat patients from all departments by following the established therapy plan of care; demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate good customer service; utilize basic office equipment and a personal computer. Education, Licensure and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; a graduate of an A.M.A approved certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved bachelor degree program in respiratory care; a current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas and Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certification in basic cardiac life support is required. One (1) year clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas (with a minimum of six (6) months experience in critical care) is preferred.

The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

DCMC Respiratory Therapy Responsibilities 1. Administration of medical and anesthetic gases, such as nitrous oxide, helium, fluothane, and carbon dioxide. 2. Systemic administration of medications and anesthetics to the cardiorespiratory system by means of humidifers and aerosols. 3. Performs ventilatory assistance and ventilatory control -(such as high frequency oscillatory ventilation, high frequency jet ventilation, independent lung ventilation, pressure control ventilation, non-invasive ventilation). Performs therapeutics procedures such as postural drainage, chest percussion or vibration, assistance with chest tube insertion, breathing exercises, cardiac stress testing, electrocardiograms, holter monitoring, respiratory rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient driven protocol assessments, maintenance of natural airways, and insertion and maintenance of artificial airways. 4. Assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and research, including the measurement of pulmonary volumes, pressures, flows, hemodynamic and other related physiological forms of monitoring - including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, and end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. 5. Performs specimen collection and analysis of blood and other materials, such as arterial blood gases, venous gases, electrolytes, pleural fluid, and spinal fluid. 6. Communicates patient status with physicians, accepts and transcribes verbal orders. Communicates effectively and appropriately to patient, family and other health care providers. 7. Participates in patient care conferences, patient teaching, clinical instruction, discharge planning. 8. Documents delivery of respiratory care in accordance with department standards and hospital policy Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:..............Rarely Bending:.................Occasionally Carrying:.................Occasionally Climbing:................Rarely Crawling:................Rarely Crouching:.............Occasionally Fine Dexterity:........Frequently Foot Controls:.........Rarely Handing:.................Frequently Hearing:..................Continuously Kneeling:................Rarely Lifting:.....................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:...Occasionally Reaching:...............Frequently Sitting:.....................Rarely Standing:................Frequently Talking:...................Continuously Twisting:.................Frequently Vision:.....................Continuously Walking:..................Continuously Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job. Supervision Received Department director, Department manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other NONE Other Functions 1.Performs other duties as assigned.2.Performs team leader duties as assigned

Shift and Salary Grade Shift: 7a - 7p Salary Grade: 10 About Texas Children’s Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Administer a variety of respiratory care procedures for patients ranging from neonates to adults. Responsibilities: Perform patient care assessment, medication delivery and airway clearance techniques. Provide ventilatory support. Perform specialty tasks (cath lab, bronchoscopies, in-house transports to testing or transfer units). Document patient related activities. Perform medical record review to ensure physician´s orders for respiratory care are current. Provide suggestions and input into patient´s plan of care, attempt to initiate respiratory protocols for applicable patients and attend physician rounds. Receive, document and initiate orders pertaining to respiratory care modalities. Provide orientation/reinforcement to respiratory care modalities pertaining to the disease process. Provide information to patients and families concerning their understanding of, cooperation with and participation in their own care upon admission. Provide patient education for home care, including but not limited to the following modalities: patient assessment, medication delivery, airway clearance techniques, mechanical ventilation. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary systems and infection control; disease states, pathophysiology and pharmacology; operation of equipment used to administer routine respiratory care therapeutic modalities; special procedures (once trained). Ability to be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with hospital, administrative and departmental personnel, patients and parents with ability to honor confidentiality; to independently treat patients from all departments by following the established therapy plan of care; demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrate good customer service; utilize basic office equipment and a personal computer. Education, Licensure and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; a graduate of an A.M.A approved certification/registry program OR may be a graduate of an A.M.A. approved bachelor degree program in respiratory care; a current license to practice respiratory care the in the State of Texas and Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certification in basic cardiac life support is required. One (1) year clinical experience in both critical and non-critical care areas (with a minimum of six (6) months experience in critical care) is preferred.

The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.

Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.

The Seton Family of Hospitals, a not-for-profit organization, is the leading provider of healthcare services in Central Texas.Seton is building for the future providing ´Healthcare that Works and Leaves No One Behind.´

Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.

Responsibilities 1. See job description for RCP I, II, and III. Minimum Qualifications Current Texas Department of State Health Services Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required. In addition: RCP I Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required or have the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential and be eligible to take the RRT examination. RRT credential from the NBRC is required within six (6) months of employment. RCP II - One (1) year of respiratory care experience is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. RCP III - Three (3) years of respiratory care experience required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required. Skills Must have good communication skills and have the ability to work in stressful situations. Physical Demands Light (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Rarely Bending:...............Occasionally Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:..............Rarely Crawling:..............Rarely Crouching:...........Occasionally Fine Dexterity:......Occasionally Foot Controls:......Rarely Handing:..............Occasionally Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Rarely Lifting:...................Occasionally Pushing/Pulling:....Occasionally Reaching:............Occasionally Sitting:...................Rarely Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Clinical or Site Manager Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other None Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Must complete and maintain requirements of the respiratory Clinical Ladder for professional development.