Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ICU & Neonatal Care

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 7pm–7am night shift, Mon–Fri with rotating weekends. The role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen/aerosol therapy for adults and neonates, under departmental direction and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Respiratory Care Program degree, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with 6 months’ experience; NICU experience preferred. Texas license is required.

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.
• NICU experience preferred.

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 (arterial blood gas, pulse oximetry, PFT, ECG).
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, blood gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 7pm–7am night shift, Mon–Fri with rotating weekends. The role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen/aerosol therapy for adults and neonates, under departmental direction and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate holds a Respiratory Care Program degree, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with 6 months’ experience; NICU experience preferred. Texas license is required.