Night-Shift RRT: Ventilation & Critical Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Seagoville (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver complex respiratory care for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. The role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance.

Requirements include a Respiratory Care Program graduate, BLS/ACLS, NRP with 1 year to obtain PALS, Texas license, NBRC registration and minimum 6 months experience.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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 PFT’s 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

Connaissances

BLS

ACLS

NRP

TX license

NBRC Registered

RRT experience

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Description du poste

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver complex respiratory care for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. The role covers ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy and airway maintenance.

Requirements include a Respiratory Care Program graduate, BLS/ACLS, NRP with 1 year to obtain PALS, Texas license, NBRC registration and minimum 6 months experience.