Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Ventilators & PFTs

Dallas Center United Methodist; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care to adults and neonates, including ABG analysis, PFTs and ventilator support, under supervision of the Medical Director.

The role requires a Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS, and completion of a Respiratory Care Program, with 6 months of experience and within one year of hire for NRP/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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.
• 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

Education

Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care to adults and neonates, including ABG analysis, PFTs and ventilator support, under supervision of the Medical Director.

The role requires a Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS, and completion of a Respiratory Care Program, with 6 months of experience and within one year of hire for NRP/PALS.