Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory therapies, conducting ABG, PFT, and ECG procedures, and providing care to adult and neonatal patients under supervision.

Applicants should have a valid Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and required certifications. Experience in NICU is preferred; the facility emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient satisfaction.

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.
• 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.
• 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 and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• 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 all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

ABG/PFT/ECG interpretation

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner – Texas

NBRC Registered

Current BLS

Current ACLS

NRP / PALS within 1 year

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift coverage. The role involves delivering respiratory therapies, conducting ABG, PFT, and ECG procedures, and providing care to adult and neonatal patients under supervision.

Applicants should have a valid Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and required certifications. Experience in NICU is preferred; the facility emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient satisfaction.