Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Texas Counseling Association; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Must demonstrate competency across respiratory assessment and treatments per department policies.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary diagnostics, bedside evaluations, instrument troubleshooting, infection control, equipment maintenance, and

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 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.
• Perform 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

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Must demonstrate competency across respiratory assessment and treatments per department policies.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary diagnostics, bedside evaluations, instrument troubleshooting, infection control, equipment maintenance, and