Night Shift RRT - Ventilator & Respiratory Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the 7pm–7am night shift. You will perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports under indirect supervision, following departmental policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate, active BLS & ACLS, NRP within 1 year, TX license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience in respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
• 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

Respiratory care

ACLS

BLS

NRP

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

ECG

PFTs

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the 7pm–7am night shift. You will perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator supports under indirect supervision, following departmental policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate, active BLS & ACLS, NRP within 1 year, TX license, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience in respiratory care.