Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-Time Nights

Job overview

$15K Sign on bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-Time Nights in Irving, TX. This is an onsite position with a 3x12 night rotating schedule. Compensation is not specified. This role exists to perform a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adult and neonatal patients, including ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance, under the supervision of the department's medical director.

What you'll do

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required.
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.
• Performs respiratory therapeutics to include 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 to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation to include 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 such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• 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 as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

6 months

Skills & competencies

$15k sign on bonus

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

full time

nights

irving tx

methodist health system

patient care

allied health

respiratory care

3x12 shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Methodist Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.