Night Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Ventilation Expert

Dallas Center United Methodist; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a full range of respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. The role requires ARRT credentials, BLS/ACLS, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS within a year of hire.

Night shift duties include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and airway maintenance. The candidate must be adaptable, compassionate, and capable of critical thinking while providing high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Ventilator support

ABG interpretation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a full range of respiratory care procedures for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. The role requires ARRT credentials, BLS/ACLS, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS within a year of hire.

Night shift duties include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and airway maintenance. The candidate must be adaptable, compassionate, and capable of critical thinking while providing high-quality