Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time Nights)

Job overview

Full time - Nights - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Bush /Renner campus at Methodist Health System in Wylie, TX. This role is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, responsible for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for adult and neonatal patients.

What you'll do

• 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

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Experience

At least 6 months respiratory care experience

Skills & competencies

full-time

nights

registered respiratory therapist

methodist health system

wylie tx

patient care

allied health

respiratory care

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.