Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Neonatal Care Expert

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision. The role requires active Texas licensure and NBRC registration, plus BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, and ventilator management, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance, chest physiotherapy, and CPR.

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 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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP/PALS to obtain within 1 year

Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC registered

Job description

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adults and neonates, under indirect supervision. The role requires active Texas licensure and NBRC registration, plus BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities include ABG, PFTs, and ventilator management, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance, chest physiotherapy, and CPR.