Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full time Nights - BushRenner Campus

Hours of Work : 7pm-7am

Days Of Week : Work Shift :

12X3 Night (United States of

America)

Job Description :

Your Job : 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.

You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory

assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates.

These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of

the department’s medical director, according to departmental

policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge,

skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age

groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of

patients based on age, sex, race and culture. Your Job

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current

Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of

hire

Practitioner by Texas Medical Board

Board for Respiratory Care

experience. Your Job Responsibilities :

therapeutics to include oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol

and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway

maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and

mechanical ventilation.

cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas

analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and

electrocardiograms.

bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a

review of patient’s medical record.

using critical thinking skills.

CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data.

checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment

such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen

delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.

related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.

Performs required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary

equipment and work areas.

as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.

Perform other job duties as required

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service,

acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and

surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified

Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital

to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for

Pancreatic / Hepatic / Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide

services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for

Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction

recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and

more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the

communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all

groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the

distinctions we’ve earned :

Magnet®-designated

hospital

150 Top Places

to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review

, 2023

Top 10

Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation,

2023

Top 10 Military

Spouse Friendly® Employer,

2023

Level III Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center