RRT: Ventilation & Diagnostics Specialist (Day Shifts)

Dallas Center United Methodist; Wilmer (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Southwest Medical Center is responsible for a range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator support. You’ll assess and treat adults and neonates under indirect supervision, following department policies and procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS certifications, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing.
• NBRC registration as Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum 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 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

RRT credential

Respiratory care experience

Formation

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Registered by NBRC

NRP / Pediatric Advanced Life Support to be obtained within 1 year

Description du poste

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Southwest Medical Center is responsible for a range of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including ABG, PFTs, and various ventilator support. You’ll assess and treat adults and neonates under indirect supervision, following department policies and procedures.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS and ACLS certifications, Texas license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC registration, and