RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

Monday through Friday Rotating Weekends Work Shift : 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Description : 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; Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program - 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. - NICU experience preferred. 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. - Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT's when reviewing patient data. - 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. - Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023 ~ Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care ~ Level I Neonatal Facility ~ Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022 ~ Robotic surgery capabilities ~