Impactful Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part-Time Day Shift

Nexus Children's Hospital - Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexus Children\'s Hospital - Dallas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist RRT for a part-time day shift in Dallas, TX. You will administer therapies and diagnostic procedures to pediatric and other patients with respiratory disorders under supervision.

Responsibilities include administering gases, evaluating treatment, performing ABG/PFT/EKG and imaging assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requires active RRT credentials and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications, with hospital experience

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Three years of experience in the environment and level of core in which performing duties.
• Six months of mechanical ventilation experience.
• Current Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Practice.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Administers medical gases, humidifiers, medications, and aerosols for therapy and diagnostics.
• Follows physician orders in administering drugs to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Evaluates treatment program and results and takes appropriate action.
• Performs ABG analysis, PFT, EKG, and chest X-ray assessments.
• Records treatments and clinical documentation per regulatory and facility guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and treatment team regarding progress and plans.
• Participates in patient care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings.

Skills

Clinical communication

ABG interpretation

Patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing

Arterial Blood Gas analysis

Chest X-ray interpretation

Job description

Nexus Children\'s Hospital - Dallas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist RRT for a part-time day shift in Dallas, TX. You will administer therapies and diagnostic procedures to pediatric and other patients with respiratory disorders under supervision.

Responsibilities include administering gases, evaluating treatment, performing ABG/PFT/EKG and imaging assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requires active RRT credentials and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications, with hospital experience