Night Shift RRT: Critical Care & Ventilator Therapy

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to cover a 12X3 night shift (7pm-7am) serving adults and neonates. The role involves ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance, and respiratory assessment under supervision of the medical director.

The candidate must hold a respiratory care license in Texas, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with at least 6 months of experience; NICU experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification 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.
• NICU experience 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 PFTs 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

RRT

Ventilator support

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to cover a 12X3 night shift (7pm-7am) serving adults and neonates. The role involves ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance, and respiratory assessment under supervision of the medical director.

The candidate must hold a respiratory care license in Texas, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC registration, with at least 6 months of experience; NICU experience is a plus.