Fulltime - Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analyses, PFTs, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy for adults and neonates under indirect supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NBRC credential, Texas license, and within 1 year obtain NRP. Prior respiratory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy.
• Performs arterial blood gas analyses, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, operates, troubleshoots respiratory equipment and analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Maintains and cleans cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFT performance

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene

Adult & neonatal care

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (TX)

Registered by NBRC

BLS & ACLS certifications

NRP within 1 year of hire

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Job description

Job Description :

Your Job: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.

Hours of Work :7am-7pm

Days Of Week :Any 3 days of the week

Work Shift :12X3 Night (United States of America)

Your Job Requirements:

• 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.

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 Dallas Medical Center

is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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:

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