RRT - 12-Hour Shifts, Choose 3 Days/Week

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide care for adult and neonatal patients in an acute care setting. You will perform ABG analyses, PFTs, ventilator management and oxygen therapy under supervision, adhering to departmental policies.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration and BLS/ACLS, with at least 6 months of experience.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Texas Medical Board license in good standing

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP/PALS within 1 year

Description du poste

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide care for adult and neonatal patients in an acute care setting. You will perform ABG analyses, PFTs, ventilator management and oxygen therapy under supervision, adhering to departmental policies.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas license, NBRC registration and BLS/ACLS, with at least 6 months of experience.