$15K Sign on bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full time Nights

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas County is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a wide range of respiratory care services for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG analysis, PFTs, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation under indirect supervision.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, holds current BLS and ACLS, and is licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NRP/PALS must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen, aerosol therapy, and ventilation support.
• Interpret ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG results.
• Prepare treatment evaluations from bedside assessments and medical records.
• Interpret patient data (CXR, ABG, PFTs) and make appropriate actions.
• Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Support infection control, safety, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain and clean cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Engage patients with appropriate scripting to improve satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication with patients

Interpret CXR/ABG/PFTs

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire

Job description

Hours Of Work

0630- 7 PM/AM

Days Of Week

3X12 Night rotating

Work Shift

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification 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.

Your Job 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

Skills

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association