Day Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Sign-On $10K

Methodist Health System; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role includes ABG, PFT, ventilator support, and airway management for adults and neonates, with supervision by the medical director.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas license as RCP, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, EKGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NBRC registration

Texas license

PALS/NRP within 12 months

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role includes ABG, PFT, ventilator support, and airway management for adults and neonates, with supervision by the medical director.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas license as RCP, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.