Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a full-time day Registered Respiratory Therapist. The RRT performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures, including arterial blood gas testing, pulmonary function testing, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and airway maintenance. The role includes respiratory assessment and treatment of adult and neonatal patients and requires care for patients of all age groups with sensitivity to their diverse needs. Procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. Its services include an adult Level I Trauma Center, a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification.
Obtain NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within one year of hire.
Current license in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board.
Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform respiratory therapies, including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR, and mechanical ventilation.
Perform and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
Prepare treatment evaluations, including a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview, and review of the patient’s medical record.
Take appropriate actions using critical-thinking skills.
Interpret chest X-rays, arterial blood gas results, and pulmonary function tests when reviewing patient data.
Assemble, check, operate, and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment, including artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices, and blood gas analyzers.
Participate in infection control, safety, and quality assurance tasks.
Clean and maintain cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas as required.
Use appropriate customer scripting to support patient satisfaction.
Perform other job duties as required.