Night-Shift RRT: Adult & Neonatal Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director.

The role requires BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and at least 6 months of experience, with NICU experience preferred. 7pm-7am, 12X3 Night shift, Mondays through Fridays with rotating weekends, at our Midlothian, Texas facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• 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.
• NICU experience preferred.

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 ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, and review of medical records.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and gas analyzers.
• Engages in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Texas license as Respiratory Care PRA

NBRC RRT registration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support under indirect supervision of the medical director.

The role requires BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and at least 6 months of experience, with NICU experience preferred. 7pm-7am, 12X3 Night shift, Mondays through Fridays with rotating weekends, at our Midlothian, Texas facility.