Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation & Diagnostics

Dallas Center United Methodist; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for adults and neonates. Work includes respiratory assessment and therapy under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year; Texas licensure and NBRC RRT registration; at least 6 months experience. Night shift with rotating 12x3 schedule.

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, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs and ECGs.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation with bedside respiratory assessment, patient interview and medical record review.
• Uses critical thinking to determine actions.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data when reviewing patient information.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment and accessories.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Maintains and cleans all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Uses effective customer scripting to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS within 1 year

NRP certification

Texas license

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Texas Medical Board licensure

NBRC RRT credential

Job description

Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform ABG, PFTs and ventilator support for adults and neonates. Work includes respiratory assessment and therapy under indirect supervision of the medical director.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, BLS/ACLS; NRP/PALS within 1 year; Texas licensure and NBRC RRT registration; at least 6 months experience. Night shift with rotating 12x3 schedule.