Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adults and neonates. You will manage ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance under supervision, ensuring patient safety and quality care in a diverse clinical setting.

The role requires a Respiratory Care Program graduate, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC RRT, Texas license and at least 6 months of experience, with NRP/PALS expected within one year of hire.

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

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Ventilator Support

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

NRP / PALS to obtain within 1 year of hire

6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for adults and neonates. You will manage ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance under supervision, ensuring patient safety and quality care in a diverse clinical setting.

The role requires a Respiratory Care Program graduate, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC RRT, Texas license and at least 6 months of experience, with NRP/PALS expected within one year of hire.