CATT Respiratory Therapist (Sign-on Available)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With 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 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 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'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The CATT Respiratory Therapist should demonstrate advanced competency in the care and management of patients with tracheostomies and complex surgical airways. This includes:

• Suctioning procedures including nasal, oral, and endotracheal suctioning
• Comprehensive tracheostomy care, including stoma assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, and inner cannula care
• Tracheostomy tube changes and management of established surgical airways
• Airway patency assessment and secretion management

• Identification and early intervention for airway complications such as obstruction, displacement, or infection

  
  
  BENEFITS
  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%25 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Associate's Degree A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care and 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RRT) REG RESPIRATORY THER License by the Texas Medical Board, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). and 
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT by the American Heart Association (AHA). and 
  (NRP) NEONATAL RESUSCITATION if required to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 
  
   

Preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), or in environments routinely managing tracheostomy-dependent patients
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with chronic tracheostomies, laryngectomy stomas, or complex surgical airways
• Experience managing mechanically ventilated patients and advanced respiratory support modalities
• This position is intended to be a highly specialized role, with a preference of greater than three years of direct experience with tracheostomy care or difficult airway management.

JOB DUTIES

• 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 progress of the patient.
• Assesses patient and family's 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, then reports all relative patient care and equipment issues to charge therapist. Request assistance from the charge therapist when appropriate.
• Demonstrates engagement by attending and participating in 90%25 of all department and town hall meetings.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department attendance policies, including self-scheduling, vacation and holiday rotation policy.
• Takes 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.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives.
• On one's own initiative, assists in writing procedures or giving in-services recognized as necessary by the individual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT 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.