Registered Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas County is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision by the medical director, following department policies.

Requirements include a Respiratory Care Program graduate, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC-registered, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months’ experience. Expect 12x3 day rotating shifts with varied duties and strong patient care focus.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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 arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview, and review of medical records.
• Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates, and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Outils

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Description du poste

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas County is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). You will perform ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision by the medical director, following department policies.

Requirements include a Respiratory Care Program graduate, current BLS/ACLS, NBRC-registered, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months’ experience. Expect 12x3 day rotating shifts with varied duties and strong patient care focus.