POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the staff respiratory therapist and/or supervisor/Lead respiratory therapist of Respiratory Care, the RCS/Student will serve as a member of the healthcare team by providing assistance and by caring for the appropriate patient population. Provide respiratory care, such as electrocardiograms, and, non-invasive therapy, as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices. Perform a variety of duties relative to non-invasive therapy, cleaning, disinfecting, and storing respiratory therapy equipment and restocking of supplies.

Medical City Alliance is a full-service, 99-bed acute care facility with a Level III Trauma Center and Women's Services unit boasting a state-accredited Level III NICU. Medical City Alliance proudly serves north Fort Worth, Keller, Roanoke, Haslet, Saginaw and surrounding communities in northern Tarrant and southern Denton Counties. The hospital is a green facility, silver LEED certified for environmental and energy efficiency.

As a part of the Medical City Healthcare network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical specialists and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Medical City Alliance, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Skills

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of respiratory care and/or have completed the program and will obtain RRT or RPFT credential within 180 days of hire. Knowledge of fundamental care for the patient in a hospital care setting.

• Understand and accept strengths and the limitations of the Respiratory Care specialist in performing delegated tasks and assisting the Respiratory Care Practitioners.
• Customer service skills needed to interact with patient and families.
• Communication skills required as interactions with Respiratory Care Practitioners, nursing and medical staff during course of work.

• Experience

Perform delegated tasks and data collection that have been taught and verified in the course of study.

• Licenses, Registrations and/or Certifications

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• RRT within 180 days of hire or
• RPFT credential by NBRC and RCP licensure by TMB within 180 days of hire