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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·         Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus for Full Time roles 

·         Benefits from Day One

·         Paid Days Off from Day One

·         Student Loan Repayment Program

·         Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is about being part of something bigger. Itâ™s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time 

Shift: Nights

  Location: AHCT 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX  76549

The community youâ™ll be caring for:

§  Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§  Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§  As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

The role youâ™ll contribute: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory services to infant, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.  The RRT performs routine respiratory clinical care including medication administration, arterial puncture, breathing exercises and retraining, initiation and monitoring of oxygen therapy and pulse oximeters.  In addition, the RRT performs critical care duties including the initiation of, management, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation assist, airway care and attendance at deliveries and cardiopulmonary resuscitations dependent upon the RRT level of professional development attained. May perform routine and emergency care for age categories infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

The value youâ™ll bring to the team:

• Receives and provides report regarding progress of all patients receiving therapy
• Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures all work completed
• Interacts with all members of the health care team to assure efficient problem resolution
• Assess need for and initiates oxygen therapy, assessing efficacy and appropriateness through use of physical assessment, Spo2 and arterial blood gas sampling and interaction.
• Works closely with nurses and physicians to aid with all aspects of patient care.

The expertise and experiences youâ™ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam with the National Board for Respiratory Care approved by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoArc) or a successor accrediting authority
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the state of Texas
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS, PALS, NRP Certifications preferred
• Active AARC Membership preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Experience in ED, ICU, and neonatal settings preferred

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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