Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & ABG

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

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (12X3) to support ABG, PFTs, and ventilator therapies for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring high-quality respiratory care per department policies.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS within 1 year.

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.

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 care

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Critical thinking

Neonate and adult care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Medical Board license

Registered by NBRC

BLS certification

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (12X3) to support ABG, PFTs, and ventilator therapies for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, ensuring high-quality respiratory care per department policies.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS within 1 year.