Night Shift RRT: Ventilation, ABG & Neonate Care

Methodist Health System; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a wide range of respiratory therapies, diagnostics and ventilator management for adult and neonatal patients. The role emphasizes assessment, interpretation of data, and adherence to department policies under supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include accreditation, BLS and ACLS, with NICU/PAALS exposure preferred as applicable; Texas licensure and NBRC registration are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Texas licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots respiratory equipment such as ventilators and gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate customer scripting to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

RRT

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a wide range of respiratory therapies, diagnostics and ventilator management for adult and neonatal patients. The role emphasizes assessment, interpretation of data, and adherence to department policies under supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include accreditation, BLS and ACLS, with NICU/PAALS exposure preferred as applicable; Texas licensure and NBRC registration are