Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Neonatal

Dallas Center United Methodist; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12X3 night schedule. The role covers ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision.

Candidates must be licensed in Texas, NBRC-registered, with BLS/ACLS and the ability to obtain NRP within one year. Join a major acute care facility with a focus on patient-centered care and a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained 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.
• 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

Respiratory Therapy

ABG interpretation

PFT interpretation

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Infection control

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

Texas license (RCP)

NBRC Registered

6 months respiratory care experience

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Pulmonary function equipment

ECG machines

Job description

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12X3 night schedule. The role covers ABG, PFT, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision.

Candidates must be licensed in Texas, NBRC-registered, with BLS/ACLS and the ability to obtain NRP within one year. Join a major acute care facility with a focus on patient-centered care and a collaborative team