NICU Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX seeks a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonates and adults. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway management under indirect supervision, following department policies.

Required NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP to be obtained within one year.

Qualifications

• Prior NICU / Special Care Nursery experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, 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: ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots respiratory equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, blood gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate patient scripting to support satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

NICU experience

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX seeks a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for neonates and adults. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway management under indirect supervision, following department policies.

Required NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP to be obtained within one year.