Full time - Days - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System; Denton (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates. The role requires current BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and adherence to departmental policies.

New graduates are encouraged to apply and 6 months of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance, with emphasis on safe

Qualifikationen

• Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• NRP or PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• 6 months of respiratory care experience preferred, new graduates encouraged to apply

Aufgaben

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, humidity therapy, IPPB, chest physiotherapy and mechanical ventilation.
• Conduct arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function tests and ECGs.
• Prepare a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment and review of medical records.
• Interpret CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assemble, operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Support infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain and service cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas as required.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jobbeschreibung

Hours of Work :

7am-7pmDays Of Week :Work Shift :12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Your Job Requirements

• • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• • Current Basic Life Support certification is required
• • Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
• • NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support 60;— 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply

Your Job 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 requiredMethodist Richardson Medical Center

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

74; for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet 74;-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by

Becker’s Hospital Review

, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly 74; Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly 74; Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center