Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen therapy under indirect supervision of the medical director.

A Texas license and NBRC registration are required, with ACLS/BLS ongoing and NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. Minimum 6 months experience preferred; duties include assessment, chart review, diagnostic tests, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the NBRC as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations via bedside assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, airways and gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Adapts scripts to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Neonatal respiratory care

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

Blood gas analyzers

ECG interpretation

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen therapy under indirect supervision of the medical director.

A Texas license and NBRC registration are required, with ACLS/BLS ongoing and NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. Minimum 6 months experience preferred; duties include assessment, chart review, diagnostic tests, and