NICU RRT: Night Shift Neonatal Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Special Care/NICU unit. The role involves neonatal and adult respiratory care, including ventilator management, ABG, PFT, and airway procedures, under medical director supervision.

The candidate must have NICU experience, graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP within a year of hire. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NRP within 1 year

Texas license

NBRC registered

6 months exp

Education

Respiratory Care Program graduate

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Special Care/NICU unit. The role involves neonatal and adult respiratory care, including ventilator management, ABG, PFT, and airway procedures, under medical director supervision.

The candidate must have NICU experience, graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP within a year of hire. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are required.