Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a full-time night Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures, including arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and airway maintenance. The therapist must be proficient in respiratory assessment and treatment for adults and neonates and able to care for patients of all age groups while respecting their diverse needs. Procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for three days per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this full-time night role.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide 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 bedside respiratory physical assessments, patient interviews, and reviews of medical records.
Take appropriate actions using critical-thinking skills.
Interpret chest X-rays, arterial blood gases, 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.