Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Confidential; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night coverage on a 12-hour shift schedule. You will provide ventilator support, ABG/PFT testing, and airway management for adults and neonates under supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include Texas licensure, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within 1 year of hire for NRP/PALS. Prior respiratory care experience is preferred, with a commitment to safety and quality in a busy acute-care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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

RRT

BLS

ACLS

Texas license

NBRC Registered

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night coverage on a 12-hour shift schedule. You will provide ventilator support, ABG/PFT testing, and airway management for adults and neonates under supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include Texas licensure, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within 1 year of hire for NRP/PALS. Prior respiratory care experience is preferred, with a commitment to safety and quality in a busy acute-care