Night Shift RRT: Ventilation & Neonatal Care Expert

Methodist Health System; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, following department policies and procedures.

The role requires NBRC RRT, Texas license, BLS/ACLS, and experience (NICU preferred). The department emphasizes infection control, safety, and quality assurance while supporting a diverse patient population.

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 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.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP within 1 year

Texas license

NBRC RRT

6 months experience

NICU experience preferred

RRT credential

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision, following department policies and procedures.

The role requires NBRC RRT, Texas license, BLS/ACLS, and experience (NICU preferred). The department emphasizes infection control, safety, and quality assurance while supporting a diverse patient population.