Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Methodist Health System; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, ABG and PFT analysis, and ventilator support. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring patient assessment, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Required are an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NBRC credentials, Texas license, and 6 months of experience. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

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

6 months respiratory care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support

NRP / PALS must obtain within 1 year of hire

Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, ABG and PFT analysis, and ventilator support. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring patient assessment, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Required are an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NBRC credentials, Texas license, and 6 months of experience. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.