Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Ventilation

Dallas Center United Methodist; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet designation hospital

Becker’s Top Places to Work 2023

Military Friendly 2023

Level III NICU

Level III Trauma Center

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. You will deliver ventilatory support, oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments, and perform ABG, PFTs, and ECG analyses for adults and neonates under medical direction.

Prerequisites include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active Texas license, and NBRC registration. ACLS/BLS required; NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

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.
• 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 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 PFTs 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

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP

PALS within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner (R

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen analyzers

Blood gas analyzers

ECG machines

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts. You will deliver ventilatory support, oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments, and perform ABG, PFTs, and ECG analyses for adults and neonates under medical direction.

Prerequisites include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active Texas license, and NBRC registration. ACLS/BLS required; NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months of hire.