Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Neonatal Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Plano is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. You will work on a 12x3 night shift, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts weekly, under indirect supervision of the department medical director.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NRP and PALS within a year, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• 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 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

ABG analysis

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Plano is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. You will work on a 12x3 night shift, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, three 12-hour shifts weekly, under indirect supervision of the department medical director.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NRP and PALS within a year, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and