Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics (RRT)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Addison (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator management for adults and neonates, with oxygen and aerosol therapy and airway maintenance.

You will work under indirect supervision, apply respiratory assessment skills, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and adherence to department policies.

Formación

• 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.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Respiratory care knowledge

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Educación

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Descripción del empleo

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilator management for adults and neonates, with oxygen and aerosol therapy and airway maintenance.

You will work under indirect supervision, apply respiratory assessment skills, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and adherence to department policies.