$7500 Sign on bonus - Full time - Nights Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hours of Work: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.; Days of Week: 24/7; Work Shift: 12X3 Night (United States of America). Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The position is located in the Bush / Renner Campus. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFTs, ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, and airway maintenance. You will provide respiratory assessment and treatment for adults and neonates under indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, following departmental policies and procedures. The RRT must demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability to care for patients of all age groups and be sensitive to diverse and unique needs based on age, sex, race, and culture. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program. Current Basic Life Support certification required. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required. NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire. Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board. Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care. New graduates are welcome to apply. Responsibilities Perform respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR, and mechanical ventilation. Perform and report cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms. Prepare a treatment evaluation including bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview, and review of medical records. Use critical thinking skills to perform appropriate actions. Interpret CXR, ABG, and PFTs when reviewing patient data. Assemble, check, operate, and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices, and blood gas analyzers. Participate in infection control, safety, and quality assurance tasks. Perform cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas. Utilize appropriate customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction. Perform other job duties as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr