Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Fulltime

Confidential; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates.

The role covers night shifts with 12-hour blocks. Applicants must be licensed in Texas, NBRC registered, and hold BLS/ACLS; NRP required within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, and ventilation support.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs, ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside assessments and chart reviews.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment: ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and gas delivery devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety, and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes effective patient scripting to improve satisfaction.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene therapy

Aerosol therapy

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Hours of Work :6:45PM - 7:15AM

Days Of Week :3 12- hour shifts

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 is 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 is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply

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 requiredMethodist Richardson Medical Center

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ®

for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more.

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:

Magnet®-designated hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by

Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center