Night-Shift RRT: Advanced Respiratory Care Specialist

Methodist Health; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night shift. Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates.

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS, ACLS, NRP within 1 year of hire, Texas licensure, NBRC registry, and at least 6 months of experience. Rotating weekends with a 12x3 night schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• 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 including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance.
• Performs and reports arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations via bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data.
• Assembles, checks, operates, and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Maintains infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

ECG equipment

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time night shift. Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates.

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS, ACLS, NRP within 1 year of hire, Texas licensure, NBRC registry, and at least 6 months of experience. Rotating weekends with a 12x3 night schedule.