Registered Respiratory Therapist Night Shift Full-Time

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under medical director guidance.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active Texas license, BLS and ACLS; NRP within 1 year of hire; and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

ABG procedures

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Description du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will perform ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under medical director guidance.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, active Texas license, BLS and ACLS; NRP within 1 year of hire; and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.