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

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a full time Night Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its TEAM. This position will be located in the Bush / Renner Campus. Hours of Work Hours: 7p-7a Days Of Week Days: 24/7 Work Shift Shift: 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program Current Basic Life Support certification required Current Advanced Cardio 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 Texas Medical Board Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care New Graduates are welcome to apply Job Responsibilities 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. Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills. Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFTs 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. Perform other job duties as required #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System