Day-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX is hiring a full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Hours are 7:00 am–6:30 pm with a 3×12 rotating day schedule.

You will perform respiratory therapies, diagnostic tests, and patient assessments, ensure equipment readiness, and uphold safety and infection-control standards. Required are a graduated Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration; PALS/NRP within one year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
• At least 6 months of 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 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 certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT certification

Respiratory care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX is hiring a full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Hours are 7:00 am–6:30 pm with a 3×12 rotating day schedule.

You will perform respiratory therapies, diagnostic tests, and patient assessments, ensure equipment readiness, and uphold safety and infection-control standards. Required are a graduated Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration; PALS/NRP within one year.