Nights - Full time - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System; Irving (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for adults and neonates during night shifts. You will work under indirect supervision and contribute to patient assessments, treatment plans, and equipment maintenance.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP, PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsabilités

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, humidification, and airway maintenance.
• Conducts arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECG as prescribed.
• Interprets CXRs, ABG, and PFT results to guide care.
• Operates and troubleshoots CP equipment like ventilators and gas analyzers.
• Ensures infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Connaissances

Respiratory therapy

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

BLS certification

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Outils

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Description du poste

Hours of Work: 7pm-7am

Days Of Week: nights

Work Shift: 12X3 Night (United States of America)

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Your Job Requirements

• 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

Your Job 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

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service,

we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet®-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by

Becker’s Hospital Review

, 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs