Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days - $10K Sign on bonus

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

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a busy acute-care team. The shift pattern includes 3x12 night rotations with daytime coverage as needed.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapies, performing ABGs and PFTs, and ensuring equipment readiness. Requirements include graduation from an accredited respiratory care program, BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of

Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Minimum 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies including oxygen, aerosols, humidification, and ventilation support.
• Perform and report arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepare treatment evaluations based on bedside assessments and chart reviews.
• Apply critical thinking to determine appropriate patient interventions.
• Interpret CXRs, ABGs, and PFTs to guide patient care.
• Set up, check, operate, and troubleshoot CPAP/BIPAP and other cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Contribute to infection control, safety, and quality improvement activities.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilize effective patient communication to enhance satisfaction and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP (within 1 year)

Texas license

NBRC Registered

6+ months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

ECG interpretation

Job description

Job Description :

This is a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) role.

Hours Of Work

0630- 7 PM/AM

Days Of Week

3X12 Night rotating

Work Shift

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Your Job

Job Description :

This is a Full time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) role.

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 Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. 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
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026
• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026
• Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025