Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

Medical City Dallas is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a vital part of our patient care team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.

Requirements

• Certificate in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• State Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician or State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (LCRT), or RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP).

About Medical City Dallas

Medical City Dallas is a 895+ bed tertiary care center recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.