Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care and diagnostics on a 12-hour night shift. Responsibilities include ABG, PFT, ventilation support, and airway management under indirect supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, current BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and willingness to obtain NRP

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 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 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

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP within 1 year

Texas license as Respiratory Care PR

NBRC registration

6 months experience preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care and diagnostics on a 12-hour night shift. Responsibilities include ABG, PFT, ventilation support, and airway management under indirect supervision, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, current BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and willingness to obtain NRP