Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Full time

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

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Texas seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support adult and neonatal patients with ABG, PFTs and ventilator care. The role emphasizes respiratory assessment and treatment under medical direction.

Expect requirements include an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and at least 6 months of experience; NICU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Minimum 6 months of respiratory care experience; NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapies including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, airway maintenance and ventilation.
• Conduct prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostics: ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECGs.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Utilize critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interpret chest X-ray, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Set up and troubleshoot CPAP/BiPAP, ventilators and related equipment.
• Engage in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Hours of Work

7pm-7am

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.
• NICU experience preferred.

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.

Awards & Recognitions

• 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