Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFT, ventilator support and oxygen/aerosol therapy for adults and neonates. Proficiency in respiratory assessment and treatment is required under medical direction.

The role requires Texas licensure, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire; 6 months experience preferred or new grads encouraged to apply. Night shifts, on-site in Richardson area.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of 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 cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Conocimientos

Respiratory care procedures

Critical thinking

ABG interpretation

Educación

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Herramientas

Texas Medical Board license (RCP)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFT, ventilator support and oxygen/aerosol therapy for adults and neonates. Proficiency in respiratory assessment and treatment is required under medical direction.

The role requires Texas licensure, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire; 6 months experience preferred or new grads encouraged to apply. Night shifts, on-site in Richardson area.