Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Full time

Schedule

Hours of Work: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Days of Week: Monday through Friday; rotating weekends.
Work Shift: 12 × 3 Night (United States of America).

Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gases (ABG), 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, performing duties under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The role requires knowledge, skills, and sensitivity to the diverse needs of patients of all ages, sexes, races, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutics such as oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR, and mechanical ventilation.
• Conduct and report cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepare treatment evaluations that include bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview, and review of the medical record.
• Apply critical‑thinking skills to determine appropriate actions; interpret CXR, ABG, and PFT results 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.

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 be obtained within one year of hire.
• Current licensure in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• At least six months of respiratory care experience; NICU experience preferred.

Employer Overview

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is a 46‑bed, full‑service acute‑care hospital in Midlothian, Texas, serving northern Ellis County. The facility offers emergency care, advanced surgery, imaging, labor and delivery, a cardiac catheterization lab, and robotic surgery capabilities. Recognized as a top workplace, the hospital has earned awards such as Becker’s “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” (2023), Gold Designation as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, Level I Maternal and Neonatal Facility designations, and the Gene Rodgers Community Service Award.