Flexible 3-Day Respiratory Therapist - 7am-7pm

Methodist Health System; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a flagship hospital of Methodist Health System in North Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized cardiopulmonary care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, under indirect medical director supervision, adhering to departmental policies and patient diversity needs.

The role requires a degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS certs, Texas license, NBRC registration, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.

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.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

ABG & PFT

Ventilator support

Neonatal care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a flagship hospital of Methodist Health System in North Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized cardiopulmonary care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, under indirect medical director supervision, adhering to departmental policies and patient diversity needs.

The role requires a degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS certs, Texas license, NBRC registration, and