Night Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilations

Dallas Center United Methodist; Venus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver therapeutic and diagnostic care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. You will assess patients, collaborate with the medical team, and follow department policies under supervision.

Responsibilities include respiratory therapeutics, diagnostic reports, and equipment management. Requirements include relevant credentials, licensure in Texas, NBRC registration, and 6+ months of

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.
• 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 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

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

PALS within 1 year of hire

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

ABG analysis equipment

Pulmonary function testing devices

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver therapeutic and diagnostic care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. You will assess patients, collaborate with the medical team, and follow department policies under supervision.

Responsibilities include respiratory therapeutics, diagnostic reports, and equipment management. Requirements include relevant credentials, licensure in Texas, NBRC registration, and 6+ months of