$15K Sign on bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full time Nights
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and airway maintenance for adults and neonates under indirect supervision. Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, prepare treatment evaluations, and troubleshoot equipment such as ventilators and oxygen analyzers. Execute infection control protocols, maintain work areas, and utilize critical thinking to interpret CXR and ABG data. Work three 12-hour night shifts rotating from 6:30 AM to 7 PM. Methodist Southwest Medical Center is a Magnet-designated Level III Trauma Center serving southwestern Dallas County with a newly expanded emergency department and ICU.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification
- NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (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
- 3X12 night rotating schedule
- 12X3 Night shift
- Location: United States of America
- Indirect supervision of the department's medical director
- Departmental policies and procedures compliance
- Knowledge of respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of adults and neonates
- Sensitivity to diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture
- Ability to interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT's when reviewing patient data
- Ability to assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment including artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers
- Ability to perform required cleaning and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas
- Ability to utilize appropriate customer scripting
- Ability to perform other job duties as required
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