Night RRT — $15K Sign-On Bonus

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts, providing ventilation support, oxygen therapy and critical care procedures.

The RRT will perform ABG and PFT studies, monitor patients of all ages, and ensure safety, infection control and quality standards in a busy hospital environment. A state license and NBRC registration are required along with BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year.

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 (NBRC).
• 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.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFTs 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP / PALS within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts, providing ventilation support, oxygen therapy and critical care procedures.

The RRT will perform ABG and PFT studies, monitor patients of all ages, and ensure safety, infection control and quality standards in a busy hospital environment. A state license and NBRC registration are required along with BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year.