Respiratory Therapist: Ventilators, Diagnostics & Neonates

Methodist Health System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform therapies such as oxygen, aerosol, and chest physiotherapy, and to manage mechanical ventilation under indirect supervision.

You will conduct ABG and PFT analyses, assess patients, and interpret radiographic and physiologic data. Requires TX licensure, NBRC registration, 6+ months experience, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac 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 including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Interpretation of CXR, ABG, and PFT data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses appropriate customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

6 months experience

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

BLS

ACLS

NRP/PALS 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 therapies such as oxygen, aerosol, and chest physiotherapy, and to manage mechanical ventilation under indirect supervision.

You will conduct ABG and PFT analyses, assess patients, and interpret radiographic and physiologic data. Requires TX licensure, NBRC registration, 6+ months experience, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 12 months.