Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist Ventilation & Assessments

Dallas Center United Methodist; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center provides ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Procedures follow department policies, with emphasis on skilled assessment and safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and within 1 year obtain NRP/PALS.

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.
• 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.

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 records.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate customer scripting to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center provides ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Procedures follow department policies, with emphasis on skilled assessment and safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and within 1 year obtain NRP/PALS.