Neonatal NICU Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift

Dallas Center United Methodist; Venus (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for neonates and adults. Position requires NICU experience, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure.

Shifts are 7P-7A, with BLS/ACLS current and NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year of hire. The role involves supervision under the medical director and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• NICU/Special Care Nursery experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications 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.

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 required

Skills

NICU experience

RRT Certification

BLS

ACLS

TX License

NBRC Registered

6 months experience

Education

Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for neonates and adults. Position requires NICU experience, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure.

Shifts are 7P-7A, with BLS/ACLS current and NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year of hire. The role involves supervision under the medical director and adherence to safety and quality standards.