Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

Confidential; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. Expect work on 12-hour night shifts with a 6:45 PM–7:15 AM schedule, overseeing therapy, assessments, and equipment operation under medical direction.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and be licensed in Texas with NBRC registration, with preference for 6

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification 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 preferred but new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs actions using critical thinking skills.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Cleans and maintains all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

CXR interpretation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support. Expect work on 12-hour night shifts with a 6:45 PM–7:15 AM schedule, overseeing therapy, assessments, and equipment operation under medical direction.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and be licensed in Texas with NBRC registration, with preference for 6