Full time - Days - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Texas; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide bedside respiratory care including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates.

The role requires current TX license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and a minimum of 6 months experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply. Work is performed under medical director supervision in a full-time, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsabilités

• Performs ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support under indirect supervision.
• Proficient in respiratory assessment and treatment of adults and neonates.
• Maintains infection control, safety, and quality assurance.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data and documents findings.
• Ensures equipment readiness and bedside respiratory care delivery.

Connaissances

Respiratory therapy

Adult & neonatal care

Licensed RCP

NBRC registered

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Description du poste

Work Shift

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; Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

• 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

Work Shift

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; Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

• 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

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.
• 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.
• 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 ® 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. Magnet®-designated hospital

• ~150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
• ~ Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• ~ Level III Trauma Center