Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs and ventilator support. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALs to be obtained within 1 year of hire and at least 6 months of experience.

NICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed by Texas Medical Board as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.
• NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs diagnostic procedures: arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations: bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, medical record review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Cleans and maintains cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

ABG analysis

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene

CPR

Mechanical ventilation

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

Blood gas analyzers

CPAP/BiPAP devices

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs and ventilator support. The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALs to be obtained within 1 year of hire and at least 6 months of experience.

NICU experience is preferred.