Day-Shift RRT: Ventilators & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a broad range of respiratory care. The RRT will deliver therapy, monitor patients, and support the airway management team in a busy hospital setting.

The role focuses on ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator care and respiratory assessments for adults and neonates under indirect supervision, with emphasis on safety, accuracy and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Minimum 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 PFTs 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 within 1 year

Texas license

NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a broad range of respiratory care. The RRT will deliver therapy, monitor patients, and support the airway management team in a busy hospital setting.

The role focuses on ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator care and respiratory assessments for adults and neonates under indirect supervision, with emphasis on safety, accuracy and compassionate patient care.