Acute Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care across all age groups, including neonates. The role involves ABG, PFT, ventilator management and airway maintenance, under department policies and physician supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, active Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and BLS/ACLS with NRP/PALS attainable within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and licensed in Texas.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner with NBRC registration and eligibility for state endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, humidity therapy and airway care.
• Conduct ABG analysis, PFTs, and review cardiopulmonary data.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT results to guide treatment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment and ventilators.
• Contribute to infection control, safety, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

PFT execution

Critical thinking

Education

Respiratory Care Program graduate

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC registered

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

ECG machines

Job description

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care across all age groups, including neonates. The role involves ABG, PFT, ventilator management and airway maintenance, under department policies and physician supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, active Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and BLS/ACLS with NRP/PALS attainable within 12 months of hire.