Registered Respiratory Therapist - Ventilators & PFTs

Dallas Center United Methodist; Mesquite (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to manage diverse respiratory therapies, including ABG and PFTs, for adults and neonates. Under indirect supervision, you will ensure high-quality care following department policies and patient-centered approaches.

The role requires NBRC registration, state license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS), with NRP/PALS within one year.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 EKGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and medical record review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment (airways, ventilators, analyzers, delivery devices, blood gas analyzers).
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.

Conocimientos

ABG analysis

PFTs

Ventilator support

Respiratory assessment

Neonatal care

Educación

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Herramientas

Blood gas analyzers

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to manage diverse respiratory therapies, including ABG and PFTs, for adults and neonates. Under indirect supervision, you will ensure high-quality care following department policies and patient-centered approaches.

The role requires NBRC registration, state license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS), with NRP/PALS within one year.