Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & ICU Care

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; United States; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts to support pediatric and adult patients with a range of therapies, ABG and PFT assessments, and ventilator management.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, and NBRC RRT registration with Texas license. Within 12 months of hire, NRP/PALS certification is expected.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Communication

Formation

Respiratory Care Program graduate

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered (RRT)

BLS

ACLS

NRP/PALS (within 1 year)

Description du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shifts to support pediatric and adult patients with a range of therapies, ABG and PFT assessments, and ventilator management.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS/ACLS, and NBRC RRT registration with Texas license. Within 12 months of hire, NRP/PALS certification is expected.