Night-Shift RRT (12-Hour Shifts)

Methodist Health System; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-hour night shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) on a 3 days-on, 12-hour shift schedule. The RRT will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with BLS and ACLS, plus TX licensure and NBRC registration; NRP and PALS must be obtained

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 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Uses critical thinking to determine actions.
• Interprets chest X-ray, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP

PALS within 1 year of hire

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12-hour night shift (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) on a 3 days-on, 12-hour shift schedule. The RRT will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with BLS and ACLS, plus TX licensure and NBRC registration; NRP and PALS must be obtained