Night Shift RRT: Ventilators, Neonates & ABG/PFT

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and various ventilator support therapies for adults and neonates. This night-shift role operates 7pm–7am under the department’s medical director.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months, and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

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 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

BLS

ACLS

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Texas license

NBRC registration

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and various ventilator support therapies for adults and neonates. This night-shift role operates 7pm–7am under the department’s medical director.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited respiratory care program, Texas license, NBRC registration, BLS and ACLS, with NRP/PALS to be obtained within 12 months, and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.