12-Hour Night Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under medical director supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, and Texas licensure; NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire. Night shifts: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics to include oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient‘s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT‘s when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire

Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience preferred

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under medical director supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, and Texas licensure; NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire. Night shifts: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.