$15K Sign on bonus - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full time Nights

About the Role

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you will perform 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 proficient in respiratory assessment and treatment for both adults and neonates under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, following departmental policies and procedures. The role requires sensitivity to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics, including 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 such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares treatment evaluations through bedside respiratory physical assessments, patient interviews, and reviews of patient medical records.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT results using critical thinking skills.
• Assembles, checks, operates, and troubleshoots cardiopulmonary equipment, including artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices, and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in infection control, safety, and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications—must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Schedule

3x12-hour night shifts, rotating (06:30 PM – 07:00 AM).

About the Facility

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. The facility includes a newly expanded 40,000-square-foot emergency department, renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite. It is a Level III Trauma Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and home to the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. The hospital has been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, and women and children’s services. Methodist Charlton is a Magnet®-designated hospital and has earned distinctions such as:

• 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).
• Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association.