Night RRT: Impactful Care for Adults & Neonates | $10K

Methodist Health System; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. This full-time night role offers a $10K sign on bonus.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides ABG, PFT, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision, adhering to department policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality care, and diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 1 year of hire.
• Texas licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by NBRC.
• 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 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

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 1 year of hire

Texas licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by NBRC

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. This full-time night role offers a $10K sign on bonus.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides ABG, PFT, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision, adhering to department policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality care, and diverse patient needs.