Night-Shift RRT: Ventilation & Diagnostics Expert

Dallas Center United Methodist; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching hospital seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and related therapies, with duties including assessment of adults and neonates and interaction with the medical team.

Requires BLS/ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas RCP license, NBRC-credentialed, and at least 6 months of experience. Ability to interpret CXR/ABG/PFT data and maintain equipment is essential.

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.
• 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, airway maintenance, chest physiotherapy and ventilation.
• Performs and reports arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations from bedside assessments and patient records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Maintains and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and related devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Texas licença as Respiratory Care Pra

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching hospital seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support and related therapies, with duties including assessment of adults and neonates and interaction with the medical team.

Requires BLS/ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas RCP license, NBRC-credentialed, and at least 6 months of experience. Ability to interpret CXR/ABG/PFT data and maintain equipment is essential.