Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12-hour night shift (7pm–6:30am), three days per week, on site in the Dallas area. The role encompasses ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, under medical director oversight.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the 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 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 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.
• 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

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NBRC Registered

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12-hour night shift (7pm–6:30am), three days per week, on site in the Dallas area. The role encompasses ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, under medical director oversight.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and 6 months of experience.