Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Methodist Health System

Wilmer (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, is seeking a Full-time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the team. This night position offers a $10K sign-on bonus.

The RRT will perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision, adhering to department policies. Candidates must be licensed and certified in respiratory care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen therapy and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
Perform and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECG.
Prepare a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment, patient interview and chart review.
Use critical thinking to determine actions.
Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT results when reviewing patient data.
Assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot CP equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and gas delivery devices.
Participate in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all CP equipment and work areas.
Utilize patient scripting to improve satisfaction.
Perform other duties as required.

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Infection control

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

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

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Job description

Hours of Work

7pm-7am

Days Of Week

Any 3 days of the week

Work Shift

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Job Description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its Team. This full time night role offers a $10K sign on bonus.

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 Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas' best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, 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: