Night RRT: Respiratory Therapist – $10K Sign-On

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is actively seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This role features a 12x3 night shift schedule (7pm–7am) with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a flexible 3-days-a-week arrangement.

The RRT will perform a range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates under supervision, including ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support.

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 including oxygen administration, 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Maintains and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and gas delivery devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFT proficiency

Ventilator support

Infection control

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is actively seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. This role features a 12x3 night shift schedule (7pm–7am) with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a flexible 3-days-a-week arrangement.

The RRT will perform a range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates under supervision, including ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support.