Night Shift RRT — Ventilators, ABG & PFTs Expert

Dallas Center United Methodist; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs and ventilator support. The role requires licensure in Texas, NBRC registration, and completion of an accredited respiratory care program.

You will assess patients, interpret data, and coordinate therapies under supervision, with a focus on safety, infection control, and quality assurance in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.
• NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures (ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECG).
• Prepare a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment, patient interview, and medical record review.
• Apply critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Participate in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Maintain and clean all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilize patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Pediatric & neonatal care

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas)

Registered by NBRC

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 1 year)

NICU experience preferred

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs and ventilator support. The role requires licensure in Texas, NBRC registration, and completion of an accredited respiratory care program.

You will assess patients, interpret data, and coordinate therapies under supervision, with a focus on safety, infection control, and quality assurance in a busy hospital setting.