Night Shift RRT – Ventilation & ABG Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

You will work during nights (7pm - 6:30am) on a 3x12 night rotation, with responsibilities spanning assessment, therapy administration, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with care teams.

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: 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: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG.
• Prepares treatment evaluations: bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, chart review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NBRC Registration

Texas Medical Board Licensure

PALS/NRP within 1 year

Job description

You will work during nights (7pm - 6:30am) on a 3x12 night rotation, with responsibilities spanning assessment, therapy administration, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with care teams.