Night Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 294-bed acute-care hospital in North Texas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ABG, PFTs and ventilator support across adult and neonatal patients.

The role requires certification in BLS and ACLS, with NRP and PALS to be obtained within one year, and current Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Experience and NBRC registration are preferred to ensure quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP and 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.

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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas RCP license

Registered with NBRC

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP and PALS within 1 year of hire

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 294-bed acute-care hospital in North Texas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ABG, PFTs and ventilator support across adult and neonatal patients.

The role requires certification in BLS and ACLS, with NRP and PALS to be obtained within one year, and current Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Experience and NBRC registration are preferred to ensure quality care and patient safety.