Surgical Service Line Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort‑Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more.

The Respiratory Care teams are an integral part of daily clinical care. We work collaboratively with our clinical caregivers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal lung health. The Respiratory Therapist will perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and neonatal). Respiratory therapy includes the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related to respiratory care.

Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
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• Education (Required):
  Associate’s Degree (A.A.S.) Graduate of an accredited program in respiratory care.
• Licenses and Certifications (Required): RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the Texas Medical Board and Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); BLS (Basic Life Support) by the American Heart Association (AHA); NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) if required to work in the NICU.
• Education (Preferred):
  Bachelor’s Degree in respiratory care.
• Experience (Preferred): 2 years critical care experience.

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise.
• Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
• Administers therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates decision‑making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians, and patient progress.
• Assesses patient and family knowledge deficit regarding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.
• Adheres to department administrative procedures of error‑free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation, and accurate EMR order management.
• Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change‑out.
• Assumes and performs charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies; if not charge therapist, reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist and requests assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate.
• Demonstrates engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two‑way communication, and maintaining a collaborative attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department attendance policies, including…