Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (36 Hrs/Wk)

methodisthealthsystem; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for 7pm–7am, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday with weekend rotation. The RRT will provide ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway management for adults and neonates under supervision, following department policies.

Requirements include an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license, and NBRC registration. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and gas analyzers.
• Maintains infection control, safety and quality assurance; cleans and maintains equipment and work areas.

Skills

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

Pulmonary assessment

Adult & neonatal care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for 7pm–7am, 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday with weekend rotation. The RRT will provide ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway management for adults and neonates under supervision, following department policies.

Requirements include an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license, and NBRC registration. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.