Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Methodist Health System; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide ABG, PFT, and ventilator support for adults and neonates. The role works a 12X3 Night shift on a rotating weekends schedule, with 36 hours per week.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, obtain NRP/PALS within a year, be licensed by the Texas Medical Board, and be NBRC-registered, with at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, humidification and airway care.
• Conduct arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs and report results.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside respiratory assessment and chart review.
• Interpret CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assemble, operate and troubleshoot all cardiopulmonary equipment and devices.
• Participate in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain and clean all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilize patient scripting to improve satisfaction and care experience.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NBRC Registered

Texas licensure

Critical thinking

6 months experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

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)

Job Description :

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 shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• 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 I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab