Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Nights

Methodist Health System · Midlothian, TX · 1 mo ago

HealthcareFull-time

Schedule

Hours of Work: 7 pm – 7 am (12‑hour night shift) 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday rotating, including weekends (12X3 Night, United States).

About the role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, including arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and airway maintenance. The RRT must be proficient in respiratory assessment and treatment of both adults and neonates, working under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role requires sensitivity to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race, and culture.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – must obtain within 1 year of hire
Licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
At least 6 months of respiratory care experience

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.
Conduct and report prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
Prepare treatment evaluations that include bedside respiratory physical assessments, patient interviews, and review of medical records.
Apply critical‑thinking skills to determine appropriate actions and interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT results when reviewing patient data.
Assemble, check, operate, and troubleshoot cardiopulmonary equipment, including artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices, and blood‑gas analyzers.
Participate in infection control, safety, and quality‑assurance tasks.
Perform required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
Utilize appropriate customer scripting to improve patient satisfaction, as evidenced by observation.
Perform other job duties as required.

About Methodist Midlothian Medical Center

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full‑service, acute‑care hospital in Midlothian, Texas, serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County. The 46‑bed facility is designed to expand with community growth and offers emergency care, advanced surgery, imaging, and labor and delivery services. The hospital features 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. Recognized as an award‑winning employer, the hospital has earned distinctions such as: