Day Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Sign-On

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role requires proficiency in ABG, PFT, ventilator support, and airway management across adult and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies, documenting assessments, and ensuring equipment is maintained and safe. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• NRP and PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• 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 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.
• Must interpret CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and gas analyzers.

Skills

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

PFT operation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Ventilators

ECG equipment

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. This role requires proficiency in ABG, PFT, ventilator support, and airway management across adult and neonatal patients.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies, documenting assessments, and ensuring equipment is maintained and safe. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered for qualified candidates.