Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift | Ventilation & Neonates

Dallas Center United Methodist; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and various ventilator and airway therapies for adults and neonates. Work under indirect supervision with the department's medical director in a high-volume, specialty hospital setting.

The role requires BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Performs actions using critical thinking skills.
• Interprets chest X-ray, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses customer scripting to enhance patient satisfaction.

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current Basic Life Support certification

Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification

NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire

Texas Medical Board license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Jobbeschreibung

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and various ventilator and airway therapies for adults and neonates. Work under indirect supervision with the department's medical director in a high-volume, specialty hospital setting.

The role requires BLS and ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas licensure, and at least 6 months of respiratory care experience.