Night RRT — Critical Care Respiratory Pro | $10K Sign-On

Methodist Health System; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Magnet designation hospital

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role offers a $10K sign-on bonus and a 12X3 night schedule in a leading North Texas hospital environment.

The RRT will perform ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance, with care for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Texas-licensed RRTs with NBRC registration and BLS/ACLS are preferred.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - must obtain within 1 year of hire

Currently licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role offers a $10K sign-on bonus and a 12X3 night schedule in a leading North Texas hospital environment.

The RRT will perform ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance, with care for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Texas-licensed RRTs with NBRC registration and BLS/ACLS are preferred.