Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Day Shift, $10K Sign-On

Methodist Health System; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team in Dallas, TX. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this day shift role.

The RRT will perform a range of respiratory therapies, monitor patients of all ages, and work under indirect supervision of the medical director. Current Texas license and NBRC registration are required, with ACLS/BLS and 6 months of experience preferred.

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 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 record.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets chest X-ray (CXR), ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses patient-facing scripting to improve satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 1 year of hire

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Day Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team in Dallas, TX. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this day shift role.

The RRT will perform a range of respiratory therapies, monitor patients of all ages, and work under indirect supervision of the medical director. Current Texas license and NBRC registration are required, with ACLS/BLS and 6 months of experience preferred.