Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time Nights)

Job overview

Full time - Nights - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Bush /Renner campus at Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX. This is an onsite position with a full-time schedule, working nights. Compensation is not specified. This role is responsible for performing a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and airway maintenance for adult and neonatal patients.

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 review of patient’s medical record.
• Performs appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret CXR, ABG, and PFTs 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.
• Performs other job duties as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Experience

At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

full-time

nights

methodist health system

dallas tx

patient care

allied health

respiratory care

therapeutics

diagnostic testing

bls

acls

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.