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

Methodist Health System; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. This position offers a $10K sign on bonus and a daytime shift from 7am to 7pm, three days per week.

The RRT will perform a range of respiratory procedures and coordinate care for adults and neonates under physician supervision. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and at least 6 months of

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

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

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. This position offers a $10K sign on bonus and a daytime shift from 7am to 7pm, three days per week.

The RRT will perform a range of respiratory procedures and coordinate care for adults and neonates under physician supervision. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and at least 6 months of