Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights + $15K Sign-On

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Nights with $15K Sign-On Bonus in Dallas, TX. This is a full-time, onsite position with a 12-hour night shift. Compensation is not specified beyond the sign-on bonus. This role exists to provide therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients, including ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and airway maintenance, while demonstrating proficiency in adult and neonatal respiratory care.

What you'll do

• Perform 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.
• Perform and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepare 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.
• Assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participate in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Perform required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilize appropriate customer scripting.
• 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

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

full time

nights

dallas

tx

methodist health system

patient care

allied health

12-hour shifts

rotating shifts

$15k sign-on bonus

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.