NICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

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

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care for neonates and adults in a NICU setting. The role involves ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• NICU/Special Care Nursery experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained 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 (NBRC).
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance and bronchial hygiene.
• Perform prescribed diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Use critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participate in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Maintain and clean all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilize effective patient scripting to enhance satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

NICU experience

Respiratory Care Program graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP within 1 year

Texas licensure

NBRC registered

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC registered

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care for neonates and adults in a NICU setting. The role involves ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.