Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Day/Night +$10K

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is hiring a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This role offers a $10K sign-on bonus and night role coverage as needed.

The successful candidate will work 7am-7pm, 3 days per week, performing a range of respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, and cardiopulmonary testing, under the supervision of the medical director.

Qualifications

• 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 as Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside respiratory assessment and medical history review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Maintains and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

ABG analysis

PFT interpretation

Ventilator support

Respiratory therapy

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is hiring a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This role offers a $10K sign-on bonus and night role coverage as needed.

The successful candidate will work 7am-7pm, 3 days per week, performing a range of respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, and cardiopulmonary testing, under the supervision of the medical director.