Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Diagnostics

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, 202

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano and surrounding areas in Dallas/Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer certification.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for both adults and neonates, under indirect supervision, and

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, humidity therapy, IPPB, and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures (ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG).
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data to guide care.
• Operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment (ventilators, airways, gas analyzers).
• Supports infection control, safety, and quality assurance.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

RRT credential

ABG interpretation

Ventilator management

PFT procedures

Neonatal care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

ECG machines

Airway management tools

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano and surrounding areas in Dallas/Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer certification.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for both adults and neonates, under indirect supervision, and