Full-Time Day Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for Adults/Neonates

Methodist Health System; Combine (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Methodist Southwest Medical Center seeks a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized respiratory care to adults and neonates. Duties include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, airway maintenance, and respiratory assessment under medical director supervision.

Required to be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas with NBRC registration and to obtain NRP/ACLS within 1 year. 6 months of experience preferred.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Formazione

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Methodist Southwest Medical Center seeks a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized respiratory care to adults and neonates. Duties include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, airway maintenance, and respiratory assessment under medical director supervision.

Required to be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas with NBRC registration and to obtain NRP/ACLS within 1 year. 6 months of experience preferred.