Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & PFT Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in the Dallas area seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFT, and ventilator support under indirect supervision. The role requires proficiency with adult and neonatal respiratory care in a demanding acute care setting.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire. Texas license and NBRC registration are required; minimum six months of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac 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 including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs 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 medical record review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks and maintains equipment and work areas.
• Provides patient scripting to improve satisfaction and performs other duties as required.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS certified

ACLS certified

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Texas license

NBRC registered

6 months experience

Education

Graduated from Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analyzers

PFT equipment

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in the Dallas area seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFT, and ventilator support under indirect supervision. The role requires proficiency with adult and neonatal respiratory care in a demanding acute care setting.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire. Texas license and NBRC registration are required; minimum six months of experience is preferred.