Night Shift RRT: Ventilators, Neonates & Critical Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform a broad range of respiratory care, diagnostic, and patient-education tasks for adults and neonates. You will work night shifts (12x3) with ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, under department policies and medical supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas license, NBRC registration, and preferred 6 months of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

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

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Texas Medical Board license

NBRC Registered

Respiratory care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform a broad range of respiratory care, diagnostic, and patient-education tasks for adults and neonates. You will work night shifts (12x3) with ABG, PFT, and ventilator support, under department policies and medical supervision.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS, NRP/PALS within 1 year, Texas license, NBRC registration, and preferred 6 months of