RRT: Ventilatory Care & Diagnostics (Night Rotations)

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas provides ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilatory support across adult and neonatal patients. Work is conducted under indirect supervision with a focus on airway management and respiratory care procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire, with Texas licensure and NBRC registration, plus at least 6 months of

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 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 including bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and review of medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment such as ventilators, oxygen analyzers, delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas provides ABG analysis, PFTs, and ventilatory support across adult and neonatal patients. Work is conducted under indirect supervision with a focus on airway management and respiratory care procedures.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold BLS and ACLS, and obtain NRP/PALS within 1 year of hire, with Texas licensure and NBRC registration, plus at least 6 months of