Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - Nights

Methodist Health System; Arlington (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Magnet designation

Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in HC

Top 10 Military Friendly Employer

Résumé du poste

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform a range of respiratory therapies and diagnostics for both neonates and adults. The role requires NICU experience and a completed Respiratory Care Program, with BLS and ACLS current, and NRP/ALS within 12 months of hire.

TX licensure and NBRC registration are mandatory. The candidate will work 12X3 Night shifts under supervision, with a strong focus on patient assessment,

Qualifications

• NICU or Special Care Nursery experience is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsabilités

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, humidity therapy, and airway maintenance.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside assessments and chart reviews.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates, and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment.
• Contributes to infection control, safety, and quality assurance activities.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Connaissances

NICU experience

Respiratory care assessment

Critical thinking

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Outils

Ventilators

Description du poste

Hours of Work :

7P-7A

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Special Care Nursery 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:

• Prior NICU / Special Care Nursery experience
• 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.
• Perform 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 Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.