Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist - 12-Hour Rotations

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator and airway therapies. You will assess and treat both adults and neonates, under indirect supervision of the medical director, following department policies.

Required: graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registry, BLS/ACLS, and within one year NRP; minimum six months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Patient care

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support (must obtain within 1 year)

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Minimum 6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator and airway therapies. You will assess and treat both adults and neonates, under indirect supervision of the medical director, following department policies.

Required: graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registry, BLS/ACLS, and within one year NRP; minimum six months of experience.