Nights - Full time - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures, including arterial blood gas (ABG) testing, pulmonary function testing (PFT), ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, and airway maintenance. The position requires proficiency in respiratory assessment and treatment for adults and neonates, and the ability to care for patients across all age groups while responding sensitively 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. The role is based at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital and the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. The medical center has 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 (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Must obtain NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire.
Current license in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board.
Registered 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 bedside respiratory physical assessments, patient interviews, and reviews of patient medical records.
Use critical-thinking skills to determine and perform appropriate actions.
Interpret chest X-rays, ABGs, and PFTs 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.