Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and neonatal patients. You will manage ABG analysis, ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance under supervision and in accordance with department policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, Texas license, and NBRC registration, with BLS/ACLS on file and NRP/PALS 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: 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: ABG, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function tests, ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment: ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP/PALS within 1 year

NBRC certification

6 months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adult and neonatal patients. You will manage ABG analysis, ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance under supervision and in accordance with department policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, Texas license, and NBRC registration, with BLS/ACLS on file and NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire.