Nights - Full time - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

Top employer Becker's 2023

Diversity & patient care focus

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts to provide comprehensive respiratory care, including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. You will operate, interpret, and optimize therapy under physician guidance and maintain safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications include Texas RCP licensure, NBRC registry, BLS/ACLS; NRP or PALS must be obtained within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas in good standing.
• NBRC registry as Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS certified; NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures including ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies and bronchial hygiene.
• Assess respiratory status of adults and neonates and document findings.
• Operate, troubleshoot and clean cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data and adjust treatment accordingly.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Collaborate with medical staff under department policies.

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFTs

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Education

Graduate of Respiratory Care Program

Texas RCP license in good standing

NBRC Registered

ACLS/BLS/NRP or PALS within 1 year

Job description

Job Description

Hours of Work : 7pm-7am

Days Of Week : nights

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

Your Job:

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

Skills

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 hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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