Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift: Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision. Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support, with emphasis on assessment, airway maintenance, and infection control.

Certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, with NRP/PELSP to be obtained within one year. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are mandatory, with a minimum of six months of

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 to include 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 to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient’s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision. Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support, with emphasis on assessment, airway maintenance, and infection control.

Certifications in BLS and ACLS are required, with NRP/PELSP to be obtained within one year. Texas licensure and NBRC registration are mandatory, with a minimum of six months of