Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen therapy for adults and neonates. You will work a 12-hour night shift 6:45 PM–7:15 AM across 3 shifts weekly, under medical director supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and a willingness to obtain NRP

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 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 records.
• Perform actions using critical thinking.
• Must interpret CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory care

BLS

ACLS

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and oxygen therapy for adults and neonates. You will work a 12-hour night shift 6:45 PM–7:15 AM across 3 shifts weekly, under medical director supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and a willingness to obtain NRP