Respiratory therapist Jobs in Killeen, TX

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Job Summary

This position performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician's order and departmental policy. Works independently in all acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Are you an Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist interested in Adult Respiratory Care?

You can apply now and learn more about opportunities within the Adult Respiratory Service line at Prisma Health in the Greenville, SC, area. We have opportunities at the following acute and specialty care hospitals :

• Baptist Easley Hospital
• Greenville Memorial Hospital
• Greer Memorial Hospital
• Hillcrest Hospital
• Laurens County Hospital
• Marshall I. Pickens Hospital
• North Greenville Hospital
• Oconee Memorial Hospital
• Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital

We also offer a variety of sign-on bonuses for eligible full-time positions. $7500for Direct Care Respiratory Therapists with one year of experience ($5000 for less than one year of experience) and licensed in South Carolina. We also offer $1,800 student tax-free loan repayment (per year). Moving to the state? Ask about our relocation assistance program.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

Accountabilities

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of a school for Respiratory Therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority OR eligible for license in the state of South Carolina or a senior student graduating in the next 3 months.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in South Carolina OR be eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina OR a senior student graduating in the next 3 months. BLS required. NBRC credentials must be maintained. Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Employees hired prior to June 2016 may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Individuals hired from June 2016 on must pass the Therapist Multiple Choice Exam at the Registered Therapist cut score and take the Clinical Simulation Exam within 6 months of graduation. If the team member does not pass the clinical simulation exam during the first 6 months of employment they will be terminated from Prisma Health.

NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N / A

Other Required Skills and Experience

Must be able to effectively work in a team environment. Strong communication, computer and organizational skills required.

Work Shift

Location

Prisma Health Corporate Office

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

Talent Acquisition

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