Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Diagnostics Specialist

Dallas Center United Methodist; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFT, and ventilator support. The role requires BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and 6+ months of experience.

Responsibilities include diagnostic procedures, patient assessments, equipment management, infection control, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

Education

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Texas)

BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications

NBRC registration

Job description

Methodist Southlake Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFT, and ventilator support. The role requires BLS/ACLS, NBRC registration, Texas license, and 6+ months of experience.

Responsibilities include diagnostic procedures, patient assessments, equipment management, infection control, and adherence to safety standards.