About the role
%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, 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 according to %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E, 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 and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;This is a part-time position (minimum 40 hours per pay period) in a hospital-based clinic open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., responsible for providing respiratory therapy testing including spirometry, six-minute walk testing, EKGs, and overnight oximetry. The clinic serves adult patients with advanced heart and lung disease, including transplant recipients and patients with ventricular assist devices, and requires a reliable team member who can work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting with cardiothoracic transplant and advanced disease management teams.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EUT 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:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAssociate%27s Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E(RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER License by the Texas Medical Board, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA). and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E(NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION if required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EBachelor%27s Degree in respiratory care%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E2 years critical care experience%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerforms technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EMaintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAdministers therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrates decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAssesses patient and family%27s knowledge deficit regarding Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, therapeutic procedures, respiratory drug interactions or contraindications, smoking cessation.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAdheres to department administrative procedures of error free patient charge entry, timely and concise SBAR shift report, accurate documentation and accurate EMR order management.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of disposable supplies and equipment change out.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAssumes and performs charge therapist duties when assigned according to departmental policies. If not charge therapist, then reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EDemonstrates engagement by attending and participating in 90% of all department and town hall meetings.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EFosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EAdheres to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3ETakes responsibility for maintain supplies and equipment in all areas of the hospital; takes responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EActively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EOn one%27s own initiative, assists in writing procedures or giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EPerform other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12px;%22%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E
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