Night Shift RRT: Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a full range of respiratory care including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates.

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. Minimum 6 months’ experience preferred; on-site shift rotates nights.

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

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NBRC Registration

Respiratory Care Experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NBRC Registration

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide a full range of respiratory care including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates.

Requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months. Minimum 6 months’ experience preferred; on-site shift rotates nights.