Registered Respiratory Therapist, PRN Nights (55909)

13 days ago
El Paso, TexasPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – PRN Nights in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge of routine and critical procedures with critical thinking skills for both adults, pediatric, and neonatal patients.

Requirements

  • Minimum Position Requirements: Work Experience: One (1) year experience in adult, pediatric and neonatal critical care respiratory care procedures preferred.
  • License/Registration/Certification: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Current Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care license.
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required or obtained within 9 months in position.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – PRN Nights.

Key Skills

Respiratory careCritical careVentilatory supportAirway managementBlood gas analysisCardiopulmonary resuscitationPatient assessmentCritical thinkingClinical interventionsNeonatal carePediatric careAdult careMedical gas administrationTrach changesSuctioningInterpersonal skills
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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in El Paso, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory care, Critical care, Ventilatory support, Airway management, Blood gas analysis, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Patient assessment, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary system deficiencies. This includes performing critical care procedures such as ventilatory support, airway management, and diagnostic blood gas analysis.

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