Night-Shift RRT: Ventilation, ABG & PFT Expert

Methodist Health; Midlothian, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the 7pm–7am night shift. The role includes ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and 6 months of experience. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 12 months.

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.
• 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 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 such as ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside respiratory assessment and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Maintains all cardiopulmonary equipment and works areas; participates in infection control and safety.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

BLS certified

ACLS certified

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate from accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, Texas, is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the 7pm–7am night shift. The role includes ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and 6 months of experience. NRP/PALS must be obtained within 12 months.