Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Methodist Health System; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this night position.

The RRT will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support, and must be proficient in respiratory assessment for adults and neonates. Expect supervision under the medical director and adherence to department policies.

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.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFT data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator support

ABG interpretation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Oxygen delivery devices

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for this night position.

The RRT will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support, and must be proficient in respiratory assessment for adults and neonates. Expect supervision under the medical director and adherence to department policies.