Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & ICU Care

Methodist Health System; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center part of Methodist Health System is responsible for ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports for both adults and neonates. You will perform respiratory assessments and treatments under indirect supervision of the medical director, adhering to department policies.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT registration,

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 as Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience is preferred.

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

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator Management

ABG Interpretation

PFT Analysis

Neonatal Care

Critical Thinking

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center part of Methodist Health System is responsible for ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports for both adults and neonates. You will perform respiratory assessments and treatments under indirect supervision of the medical director, adhering to department policies.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT registration,