Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver a range of respiratory therapies, diagnostic procedures, and patient evaluations for adults and neonates. Work under indirect supervision with emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.

The role requires completing licensure, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with potential 1-year fulfillment for pediatric and neonatal certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver a range of respiratory therapies, diagnostic procedures, and patient evaluations for adults and neonates. Work under indirect supervision with emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.

The role requires completing licensure, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with potential 1-year fulfillment for pediatric and neonatal certifications.