Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Fulltime

Methodist Health; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. The role involves managing respiratory therapies, diagnostics, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under supervision, with emphasis on safety and patient-centered outcomes.

Requirements include a Respiratory Care Program graduate, BLS, ACLS, NBRC registration, and Texas license; NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year. 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support—must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• 6 months respiratory care experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including 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 including ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions in patient care.
• MUST interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, blood gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks; performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes patient scripting to improve satisfaction and care experience.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Texas license

NBRC registration

6 months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

## Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - FulltimeApply: Richardson, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: JR1000036508**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 required