Therapist (RRT)

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

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates.

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program; licensed in Texas; NBRC registered; and a minimum of 6 months of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Texas.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ABG analysis, PFTs, and respiratory procedures including ventilator support.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, and airway maintenance.
• Assess and treat adults and neonates per department policies.
• Prepare treatment evaluations with bedside assessment and chart review.
• Operate and troubleshoot CP equipment; participate in infection control and safety initiatives.

Skills

ABG interpretation

PFTs

Ventilator support

Oxygen therapy

Bronchial hygiene therapy

Airway maintenance

Respiratory assessment

Adult and neonatal care

Infection control

Safety and quality

Education

Graduated from accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilators

CPR equipment

Blood gas analyzers

Job description

Night Shift, Monday Through Friday rotating weekends Work Shift :

12X3 Night (United States Of America) Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities