Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation

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

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, ABG, PFTs and ventilator support on a 7pm–7am night shift.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, equipment management and coordination with the medical team. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are required; BLS/ACLS are current, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within a year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire.
• Texas licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• NBRC registration required.
• Minimum 6 months of respiratory care experience; NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, 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: arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation via bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Utilizes critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets chest x-ray, ABG and PFT results when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers and gas delivery devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must obtain within 1 year of hire

Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

NICU experience preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Oxygen delivery devices

Cardiopulmonary equipment

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, ABG, PFTs and ventilator support on a 7pm–7am night shift.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, equipment management and coordination with the medical team. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are required; BLS/ACLS are current, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within a year.