Night RRT - Ventilators, ABG & Neonatal Care

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

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director. The role requires proficiency in respiratory assessment for adults and neonates in alignment with department policies.

You will work a 12X3 night shift with three 12-hour shifts per week, and must maintain Texas licensure and NBRC credentials while advancing required certifications within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Safety procedures

Quality assurance

Education

Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director. The role requires proficiency in respiratory assessment for adults and neonates in alignment with department policies.

You will work a 12X3 night shift with three 12-hour shifts per week, and must maintain Texas licensure and NBRC credentials while advancing required certifications within 1 year of hire.