Night Shift RRT - Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas area is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12X3 night shift. You will perform ABG, PFT, and various ventilator support therapies for adults and neonates under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, Texas license, NBRC RRT credential, and at least 6 months of experience. Neonatal and pediatric support knowledge is valued.

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 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

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Dallas area is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a 12X3 night shift. You will perform ABG, PFT, and various ventilator support therapies for adults and neonates under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, Texas license, NBRC RRT credential, and at least 6 months of experience. Neonatal and pediatric support knowledge is valued.