Night Registered Respiratory Therapist - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Methodist Health System; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10K sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP within 1 year, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NRP must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed by Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with NBRC.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, airway maintenance and ventilator support.
• Conduct arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs; interpret results.
• Prepare bedside respiratory assessments and review patient records.
• Apply critical thinking to determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Interpret CXRs, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient info.
• Assemble, operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Support infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas Medical Board)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP within 1 year, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience.