Night Shift RRT: Ventilator & Neonatal Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates under supervision. You will assess, treat, and document care in accordance with policy while ensuring patient safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience; NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP/PALS must be obtained 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 including 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 such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, blood gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NBRC Registration

TX Licensed RCP

6 months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NBRC Registration (if applicable)

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates under supervision. You will assess, treat, and document care in accordance with policy while ensuring patient safety.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience; NRP/PALS to be obtained within 1 year.