Respiratory Therapist RRT – Night Shift, Impactful Care

Methodist Health System; Addison (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analyses, PFTs, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy for adults and neonates under indirect supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NBRC credential, Texas license, and within 1 year obtain NRP. Prior respiratory care experience preferred.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed 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, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy.
• Performs arterial blood gas analyses, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, operates, troubleshoots respiratory equipment and analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Maintains and cleans cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.

Conocimientos

ABG interpretation

PFT performance

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene

Adult & neonatal care

Critical thinking

Educación

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (TX)

Registered by NBRC

BLS & ACLS certifications

NRP within 1 year of hire

Herramientas

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

PFT equipment

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analyses, PFTs, ventilator management, and oxygen therapy for adults and neonates under indirect supervision.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, current BLS and ACLS, NBRC credential, Texas license, and within 1 year obtain NRP. Prior respiratory care experience preferred.