Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Ventilators & Neonatal Care

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. You will assess and treat adults and neonates under supervision, following departmental policies to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

This role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP or PALS may be required within

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP and 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.

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 Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/NRP) must obtain within 1 year of hire

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. You will assess and treat adults and neonates under supervision, following departmental policies to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

This role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP or PALS may be required within