Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Diagnostic Support

Methodist Health System; Southlake (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Southlake Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance under a physician-directed framework.

You will assess patients, interpret diagnostics, and manage treatments while maintaining equipment and participating in infection control and quality assurance.

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.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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 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 chart review.
• Performs actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs required cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required

Formation

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

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Minimum 6 months respiratory care experience

Description du poste

Methodist Southlake Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates. You will perform ABG analysis, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance under a physician-directed framework.

You will assess patients, interpret diagnostics, and manage treatments while maintaining equipment and participating in infection control and quality assurance.