Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Night

Confidential; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver adult and neonatal respiratory care, ABG and PFT procedures, and ventilator support. The role operates under indirect supervision of the medical director.

You must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS/ACLS, obtain NRP and PALS within a year, and be licensed in Texas with NBRC registration. A minimum of 6 months’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program with licensure in Texas.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required at hire.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 12 months.
• NBRC registration and Texas license must be in good standing.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen, aerosols, and humidification.
• Assess and treat adults and neonates, including ventilator support.
• Perform ABG, PFTs, and other cardiopulmonary diagnostics as prescribed.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with patient assessments and chart reviews.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data to guide care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment and devices.
• Participate in infection control, safety, and quality assurance.
• Adhere to policy and procedures under medical director supervision.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator support

ABG interpretation

PFT interpretation

Neonatal and adult care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support

NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registration

Minimum 6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Job Description

Hours of Work :36 housr per week

Days Of Week :Night Shift, Monday Through Friday rotating weekends

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

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center

is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies.

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

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal careLevel I Neonatal FacilityGene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022Robotic surgery capabilitiesCardiac catheterization lab