Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time Nights)

Job overview

$7500 Sign on bonus - Full time - Nights Registered Respiratory Therapist at Methodist Health System in Plano, TX. This is an onsite position. This role involves performing a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adult and neonatal patients, including ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance, under indirect medical supervision.

What you'll do

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including 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 including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation including a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient’s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment.
• 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.
• Perform other job duties as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Experience

New Graduates are welcome to apply!

Skills & competencies

full-time

nights

registered respiratory therapist

plano tx

methodist health system

patient care

allied health

respiratory care

hospital

sign-on bonus

new graduates welcome

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Methodist Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.