Night Shift RRT — Ventilators, ABG & PFT Expert

Confidential; Venus (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator and airway support procedures for both adults and neonates. The role emphasizes respiratory assessment, treatment, and adherence to department policies, under indirect supervision of the medical director.

The ideal candidate will hold Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP and PALS must be obtained within 1

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, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance and bronchial hygiene.
• Performs and reports arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares treatment evaluations based on bedside respiratory assessment and patient record review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Skills

6 months experience

Proficient in ABG and PFT

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator and airway support procedures for both adults and neonates. The role emphasizes respiratory assessment, treatment, and adherence to department policies, under indirect supervision of the medical director.

The ideal candidate will hold Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP and PALS must be obtained within 1