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

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

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist in Seagoville, TX seeks a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its patient-care team. The role covers night rotation with 12x3 night shifts, delivering vent support, oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments for adults and neonates under supervision.

You will perform ABG, PFTs and CP diagnostics, assess patients, and maintain CP equipment. A Texas license and NBRC registration are expected, with BLS/ACLS and within-year NRP/PALS requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside respiratory assessment and historical review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data during patient review.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots CP equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, gases).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP / PALS (within 1 year)

Texas RCC License

NBRC Registry

6+ months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

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

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

The 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 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 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