Respiratory Therapist – 12x3 Day Rotations (RRT)

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analysis, PFTs and a range of ventilator support and airway management for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision of the department’s medical director and must demonstrate the ability to care for patients of all ages with sensitivity to diverse needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support— must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

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 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.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient results.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.
• Contributes to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Conocimientos

Compassionate patient care

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC Registered

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

Herramientas

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Arterial blood gas analysis equipment

Pulmonary function testing equipment

ECG and cardiac monitoring

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analysis, PFTs and a range of ventilator support and airway management for adults and neonates. You will work under indirect supervision of the department’s medical director and must demonstrate the ability to care for patients of all ages with sensitivity to diverse needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and