Registered Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care

Dallas Center United Methodist; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Center United Methodist in Seagoville, TX seeks a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its patient-care team. The role covers night rotation with 12x3 night shifts, delivering vent support, oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments for adults and neonates under supervision.

You will perform ABG, PFTs and CP diagnostics, assess patients, and maintain CP equipment. A Texas license and NBRC registration are expected, with BLS/ACLS and within-year NRP/PALS requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures: ABG, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside respiratory assessment and historical review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data during patient review.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots CP equipment (ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices, gases).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NRP / PALS (within 1 year)

Texas RCC License

NBRC Registry

6+ months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program graduate

Job description

Dallas Center United Methodist in Seagoville, TX seeks a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its patient-care team. The role covers night rotation with 12x3 night shifts, delivering vent support, oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments for adults and neonates under supervision.

You will perform ABG, PFTs and CP diagnostics, assess patients, and maintain CP equipment. A Texas license and NBRC registration are expected, with BLS/ACLS and within-year NRP/PALS requirements.