Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Days

Methodist Health System; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN role with 12‑hour shifts. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence‑based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing as ordered by physicians.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas licensure, and within‑1‑year NRP/PALS if applicable. Experience and commitment to patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• NRP/PALS must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• Registered by NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with team and patients.
• Build collaborative relationships to support optimal patient care.
• Be accountable for your performance and patient outcomes.
• Pursue ongoing improvements in the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Contribute to a winning, high‑performing team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Hours of Work : 12 hour shift

Days Of Week : Flexible / PRN

Work Shift : PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRNposition, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

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. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

• 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