Night NICU RRT: Neonatal Ventilation & Critical Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the 7P-7A night shift. The role requires NICU/Special Care Nursery experience and current Texas respiratory credentials to support adult and neonatal patients with oxygen therapy, ventilation, and CPAP/IPPB management.

Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, patient assessments, interpretation of ABG/PFTs, and equipment setup/maintenance.

Qualifications

• NICU/Special Care Nursery experience required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• BLS and ACLS certifications current.
• NRP and PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• 6+ months respiratory care experience.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapies 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 including ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations 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 data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

NICU/Special Care Nursery experience

Respiratory assessment & treatment (ad

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP

PALS within 1 year of hire

Texas Respiratory Care Practitionerlic

NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist

6+ months respiratory care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the 7P-7A night shift. The role requires NICU/Special Care Nursery experience and current Texas respiratory credentials to support adult and neonatal patients with oxygen therapy, ventilation, and CPAP/IPPB management.

Responsibilities include diagnostic testing, patient assessments, interpretation of ABG/PFTs, and equipment setup/maintenance.