$15K Sign on bonus - Full time - Nights - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Hours of Work : 7 P- 7A Days Of Week : 3 X 12 Work Shift : 12X3
Night (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: The
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for 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
expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and
respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures
are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s
medical director, according to departmental policies and
procedures. The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills,
understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups;
and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based
on age, sex, race and culture. Your Job Requirements: • Graduate of
an accredited Respiratory Care Program • Current Basic Life Support
certification required • Current Advanced Cardio Life Support
certification required • NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support —
must obtain within 1 year of hire • Currently licensed in good
standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care • At least
6 months respiratory care experience. Your Job Responsibilities: •
Performs respiratory therapeutics to include 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 to include
arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function
studies, and electrocardiograms. • Prepares a treatment evaluation
to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient
interview and a review of patient’s medical record. • Perform
appropriate actions using critical thinking skills. • Must be able
to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data. •
Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary
equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen
analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers. •
Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and
quality assurance. • Performs required cleaning and maintenance of
all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas. • Utilizes
appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and
improved patient satisfaction. • Perform other job duties as
required Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed,
full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill,
DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County.
In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the
emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care
unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite;
a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have
been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization,
electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care;
hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and
more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the
communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all
groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the
distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 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
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