Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Confidential; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision according to policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within 1 year NRP/PALS; at least 6 months of experience in respiratory care.

You will work night shifts, 12X3, on a 36-hour week rotating including weekends at this hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience

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 PFT’s 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

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

PFT administration

Neonatal respiratory care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP and PALS within 1 year

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision according to policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within 1 year NRP/PALS; at least 6 months of experience in respiratory care.

You will work night shifts, 12X3, on a 36-hour week rotating including weekends at this hospital.