Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation Expert

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care, including ventilator support, ABG analysis, and PFTs for both adults and neonates. The role emphasizes airway management, assessment, and adherence to department policies under medical supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS, ACLS, and within one year of hire NRP/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by NBRC.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, humidity therapy and airway maintenance.
• Performs and reports arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Conducts bedside respiratory assessment and reviews patient medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data to guide treatment decisions.
• Operates, checks, and troubleshoots respiratory equipment.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices in the department.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Medical Board Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

NRP / PALS within 1 year of hire

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care, including ventilator support, ABG analysis, and PFTs for both adults and neonates. The role emphasizes airway management, assessment, and adherence to department policies under medical supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS, ACLS, and within one year of hire NRP/PALS.