Night-Shift RRT: Neonatal & Adult Respiratory Care

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, including ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. The role requires clinical assessment, adherence to policies, and compassionate patient care.

You must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and be registered with NBRC; NRP/PALS must be

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, 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, pulmonary function studies and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC registry

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary care, including ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. The role requires clinical assessment, adherence to policies, and compassionate patient care.

You must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and be registered with NBRC; NRP/PALS must be