Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation for nursing

Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in HC

Top 10 Military Friendly Employer

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift duties. The role focuses on ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance across adult and neonatal patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP/PALS within 12 months, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and a minimum of 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, Pediatric ALS — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapies including oxygen administration, aerosol and humidity therapy, airway maintenance and ventilation support.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function studies; interprets ABG, CXR, and PFT data.
• Completes bedside assessments, documents patient data, and plans respiratory care accordingly.
• Operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety, and quality assurance activities.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes patient scripting to improve satisfaction and outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift duties. The role focuses on ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance across adult and neonatal patients.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NRP/PALS within 12 months, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and a minimum of 6 months of experience.