Impactful Respiratory Therapist (3 Days/Week, 7am-7pm)

Methodist Health System; Wilmer (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision. Hours are 7am-7pm; Days: Any 3 days of the week. The department emphasizes patient assessment and airway management in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the medical director to ensure adherence to policies while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 required

Kenntnisse

Respiratory therapy

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Texas license

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision. Hours are 7am-7pm; Days: Any 3 days of the week. The department emphasizes patient assessment and airway management in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with the medical director to ensure adherence to policies while maintaining high-quality patient care.