Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

Methodist Health System

Seagoville (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The role includes ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance, with supervision by the medical director.

A $10K sign-on bonus is offered for this Full-time Day role. Applicants must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and be NBRC registered with Texas licensure; NRP/PALS should be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support— must obtain within 1 year of hire.
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 including 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 including ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and electrocardiograms.
Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, and review of medical record.
Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
Interprets chest X-ray (CXR), ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment like ventilators and oxygen analyzers.
Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
Cleans and maintains all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
Uses appropriate scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
Performs other job duties as required

Skills

Critical thinking

Team communication

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas license to practice Respiratory Care

NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

ECG machines

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, 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

About Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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: