Night Shift RRT — Ventilation & Neonatal Care

methodisthealthsystem; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and neonatal care under indirect supervision.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within one year NRP/PALS; NICU experience preferred. 7pm-7am, 12x3 night shift, excellent patient care teamwork.

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.
• NICU experience preferred.

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 PFTs 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

ACLS

NBRC Registered

Texas license

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and neonatal care under indirect supervision.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS/ACLS, and within one year NRP/PALS; NICU experience preferred. 7pm-7am, 12x3 night shift, excellent patient care teamwork.