Day-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Methodist Health System; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is looking for a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring care aligns with departmental policies and patient needs across age groups.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months of experience.

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 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

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Education

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RN)

NBRC registration

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is looking for a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring care aligns with departmental policies and patient needs across age groups.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months of experience.