Night-Shift RRT: Neonatal & Ventilatory Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. The role requires BLS, ACLS, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

7pm–7am, 3 days per week, on-site. The RRT will perform diagnostic procedures, patient assessments, and equipment troubleshooting under supervision, ensuring safety, infection control and quality assurance in a

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 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

Critical thinking

Education

Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC registered

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. The role requires BLS, ACLS, NBRC registration, and Texas licensure, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

7pm–7am, 3 days per week, on-site. The RRT will perform diagnostic procedures, patient assessments, and equipment troubleshooting under supervision, ensuring safety, infection control and quality assurance in a