Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Methodist Health System; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. You will provide advanced respiratory care including ABG, PFT, and ventilator support for adults and neonates under medical director supervision.

Required qualifications include an accredited program graduate, BLS and ACLS, Texas license, NBRC registration, and at least six months of experience. NRP/PALS must be obtained within a year.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board and registered with NBRC.
• Minimum 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance and bronchial hygiene.
• Handles chest physiotherapy and CPR and participates in mechanical ventilation management.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and electrocardiograms; reports findings.
• Prepares treatment evaluations via bedside assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient info.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots CPR equipment, ventilators and gas analysers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Delivers effective patient communication to improve satisfaction.

Skills

Respiratory care experience (6 months)

Proficiency in respiratory assessment

Ventilator support familiarity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 1 year of hire

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Job description

Hours of Work :

6:45pm to 7:15am

Days Of Week :

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