Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

Methodist Health System; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role includes ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support with direct patient care for adults and neonates. A $10K sign-on bonus is offered for this Day role.

The team emphasizes high-quality care in a Magnet-designated environment with extensive neonatal and stroke programs; 595-bed facility with trauma center affiliation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• NRP and 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 (NBRC).
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen, aerosol therapy, and ventilator support.
• Conduct arterial blood gases, PFTs, ECGs and related diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and record review.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data; operate and troubleshoot CPB equipment.
• Maintain infection control, safety, and quality assurance practices.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NBRC Registered

Texas License

PALS

6 months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Current Basic Life Support

ACLS Certification

NRP within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

Texas RCP license

NBRC Registration

Minimum 6 months experience

Job description

Hours of Work

7am-7pm

Days Of Week

Any 3 days of the week

Work Shift

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. We are offering a $10K sign on bonus for this Full time Day role.

Your Job

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFTs, 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 PFTs 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-designed 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
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs