Impactful Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System; Midlothian, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will work with adults and neonates, performing ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, airway maintenance and related therapies under indirect supervision.

Required are an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS, ACLS, and NBRC registration, plus TX license. NRP/PALS are expected within one year, with at least six months of experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs and reports arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Maintains and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and devices.

Skills

ABG analysis

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NBRC registered

TX license

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analysers

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. You will work with adults and neonates, performing ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, airway maintenance and related therapies under indirect supervision.

Required are an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS, ACLS, and NBRC registration, plus TX license. NRP/PALS are expected within one year, with at least six months of experience.