Registered Respiratory Therapy
Dallas Regional Medical Center · Mesquite, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
- Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
- Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
- May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations
- Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
- Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
- In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
- Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options