Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-Time Nights

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Full-Time Nights position in Dallas, TX. This is an onsite role with a salary of $0.0 - $0.0 USD per year. Methodist Health System is a leading healthcare provider. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for 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. The RRT must demonstrate proficiency in the respiratory assessment and treatment of both adults and neonates.

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.
• 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

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

full-time

nights

dallas

tx

methodist health system

patient care

allied health

respiratory care

therapeutics

ventilator support

abg

pfts

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.