Night Respiratory Therapist - $10K Sign-On

Methodist Health System; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and night shift hours from 7pm to 7am.

Applicants must be licensed TX RCPs, with BLS/ACLS and NBRC credentials, and have at least 6 months of respiratory care experience. The RRT will perform ABG, PFT, ventilator management, and a range of respiratory therapies for adults and neonates.

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
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Interprets arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies and ECGs.
• Performs bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and reviews patient medical records to evaluate treatment.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Maintains and cleans cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas as required.
• Utilizes customer scripts to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and night shift hours from 7pm to 7am.

Applicants must be licensed TX RCPs, with BLS/ACLS and NBRC credentials, and have at least 6 months of respiratory care experience. The RRT will perform ABG, PFT, ventilator management, and a range of respiratory therapies for adults and neonates.