NICU Special Care RRT — Night Shift Ventilatory

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide expert respiratory care for both adults and neonates. This role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance under indirect supervision, serving diverse patient populations.

The position requires NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, and active BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• NICU/Special Care Nursery experience is required.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• 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, and ventilation support.
• Conduct arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs as prescribed.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Apply critical thinking to respiratory care decisions and interventions.
• Interpret chest x-ray (CXR), ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot CPB equipment such as ventilators and gas analyzers.
• Participate in infection control, safety, and quality assurance tasks.
• Maintain and clean cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Use patient-centered scripting to improve satisfaction and care experiences.

Skills

NICU experience

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

TX Respiratory Care Licensure

NBRC Registered

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide expert respiratory care for both adults and neonates. This role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance under indirect supervision, serving diverse patient populations.

The position requires NICU experience, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, and active BLS/ACLS.