Night Shift RRT: Ventilators & Neonates

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a broad range of respiratory therapies and diagnostics for adults and neonates. You will work under the indirect supervision of the medical director and must demonstrate proficiency in respiratory assessment and treatment while adhering to departmental policies.

You will be responsible for ABG, PFT’s, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance.

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.

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 including 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 record.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots respiratory equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate patient scripting to improve satisfaction.

Education

Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a broad range of respiratory therapies and diagnostics for adults and neonates. You will work under the indirect supervision of the medical director and must demonstrate proficiency in respiratory assessment and treatment while adhering to departmental policies.

You will be responsible for ABG, PFT’s, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance.