Registered Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift Ventilation Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12X3 Night shift, 3x12 night rotating schedule in Addison, TX. The role covers ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision by the medical director.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited Respiratory Care Program degree, current BLS and ACLS, and NBRC registration, with at least 6 months of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance and bronchial hygiene.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the chest X-ray, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must obtain within 1 year of hire

Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a 12X3 Night shift, 3x12 night rotating schedule in Addison, TX. The role covers ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision by the medical director.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited Respiratory Care Program degree, current BLS and ACLS, and NBRC registration, with at least 6 months of experience.