Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation

Dallas Center United Methodist; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide bedside care, ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates under medical director guidance.

Requires accredited respiratory care program, current BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience; proficiency in interpreting CXRs, ABGs, and PFTs is expected; shift 7P-7A.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months of 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 arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside assessment, patient interview and medical record review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Cleans and maintains cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene

Airway maintenance

Critical thinking

CPR knowledge

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide bedside care, ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates under medical director guidance.

Requires accredited respiratory care program, current BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience; proficiency in interpreting CXRs, ABGs, and PFTs is expected; shift 7P-7A.