Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Diagnostics

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

Job summary

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway hygiene. You will work under indirect supervision within current policies and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualified candidates will hold a respiratory care program diploma, active Texas license, BLS and ACLS with NRP within 12 months, and at least 6 months of experience.

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 therapies to include oxygen administration and weaning.
• Reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures (ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG).
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment and chart review.
• Performs actions using critical thinking to guide care.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal respiratory care, including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and airway hygiene. You will work under indirect supervision within current policies and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualified candidates will hold a respiratory care program diploma, active Texas license, BLS and ACLS with NRP within 12 months, and at least 6 months of experience.