Full time - Registered Respiratory Therapist
On-siteWilmer, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, and aerosol therapy for adults and neonates under indirect medical director supervision. Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostics, assemble and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, and execute bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy. Prepare bedside treatment evaluations and interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT data using critical thinking skills. Maintain infection control standards and perform required equipment and area maintenance. This 12x3 day schedule allows flexibility across any three days of the week at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a Magnet-designated hospital serving as the region's only adult Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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
- Proficient with respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates
- Knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups
- Sensitivity to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture
- Demonstrated ability to perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation
- Ability to perform and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms
- Ability to prepare a treatment evaluation including a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient's medical record
- Ability to perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills
- Ability to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT's when reviewing patient data
- Ability to assemble, check, operate and troubleshoot all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers
- Ability to participate in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance
- Ability to perform required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas
- Ability to utilize appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction
- Availability for 12 x 3 days work schedule
- Availability for any 3 days of the week
- Availability for 12X3 Day shift in United States of America
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