Night Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics

Confidential; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for 12-hour night shifts. The role covers ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, with care guided by the department's policies. Applicants must be licensed in Texas and NBRC-certified, with BLS and ACLS current.

Experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. The hospital is a Magnet-designated, comprehensive stroke center with various specialized services, offering a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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 records.
• Interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP

PALS within 1 year of hire

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Chest physiotherapy devices

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for 12-hour night shifts. The role covers ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, with care guided by the department's policies. Applicants must be licensed in Texas and NBRC-certified, with BLS and ACLS current.

Experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. The hospital is a Magnet-designated, comprehensive stroke center with various specialized services, offering a