$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS Registered Respiratory Therapist, Tyler,Full-time, 6p-6a

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Tyler
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAdvancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas? Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare. Our P lace. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. Our UT Health Tyler hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist . We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Pulmonary department where you will be responsible for: What You Will Be Doing:Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.Evaluating and making recommendations for services.Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: invasive and non-invasive ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.Maintaining high standards of professionalism.Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.Always practices and promotes good public relations.This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner. So what experience are we looking for in our Respiratory Therapist? Education:High School Diploma or equivalentAssociate's degreeSuccessful completion of an accredited JRCRTE respiratory care training program Experience:Individual should be comfortable providing care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patientsOutstanding customer service skills and desire to actively display those skills to create great connections with our customers, both external (guests) and internal (other team members and product lines)Intermediate knowledge of personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills requiredIntermediate knowledge of medical terminologyStrong verbal and written communication skillsActive listening skillsAbility to type a minimum of 35 WPM corrected of errorsAbility to operate office equipment effectivelyOrganizational skills required with the ability to multitask and handle heavy volume of patient flow.Ability to work well with othersStrong interpersonal communication and documentation skillsAbility to work as a team playerGood problem solving skillsStrong time management skillsAbility to think strategically and act tacticallyAbility to handle multiple tasks at the same timeAbility to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actionsDemonstrates good team work abilities Certification and Licensure:Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferredCurrent BLS Compliance RequirementsComply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: ServicePatient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together QualityClinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole. PeoplePromote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. FinancialBusiness Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. GrowthFoster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why. PHYS

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