Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), also referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II). The RRT carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering patients’ age-specific and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be designated as Lead RCP and oversee the department during their shift.

This is a per diem position, described as PD/PRN as needed, at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas. The available shift is nights, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analyses to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-support equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
• Participate in rapid response emergencies by providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory equipment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• When designated as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, oversee the department during the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical insurance benefit plan.
• 401K.
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed