RRT Respiratory Care Specialist – Ventilators & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in the Dallas area is seeking a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance.

The RRT will work under indirect medical director supervision, must hold Texas licensure and NBRC registration, with current BLS/ACLS and within 1 year obtain NRP/PALS.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares treatment evaluations including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and chart review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine appropriate actions.
• Interprets chest X-ray, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers and gas analysers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance activities.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses patient scripting to enhance satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NBRC Registration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in the Dallas area is seeking a Full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care for adults and neonates, including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, and airway maintenance.

The RRT will work under indirect medical director supervision, must hold Texas licensure and NBRC registration, with current BLS/ACLS and within 1 year obtain NRP/PALS.