Day-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation support, ABG analysis and pulmonary testing for adults and neonates under clinical supervision.

Requirements include Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT credential, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. At least 6 months' experience preferred.

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 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.

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 electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NBRC-Registered

Education

Texas Medical Board license (Respiratory Care Practitioner)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

ACLS Certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire

6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation support, ABG analysis and pulmonary testing for adults and neonates under clinical supervision.

Requirements include Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT credential, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. At least 6 months' experience preferred.