Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Neonatal Care

AARC; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare

Military Friendly Employer 2023

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide gas exchange support, bronchodilator therapies, and ventilator management for adults and neonates. You will perform ABGs, PFTs and related diagnostics under supervision of the medical director.

The role requires current BLS and ACLS, Texas RCP licensure, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience. The position includes night shifts (1900-0700) with a 3x12 schedule at a major North Texas

Qualifications

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

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 assessment

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Texas Licensure as RCP

NBRC Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide gas exchange support, bronchodilator therapies, and ventilator management for adults and neonates. You will perform ABGs, PFTs and related diagnostics under supervision of the medical director.

The role requires current BLS and ACLS, Texas RCP licensure, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience. The position includes night shifts (1900-0700) with a 3x12 schedule at a major North Texas