Full time - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: March 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Hours of Work : 7P-7A Days Of Week : 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 Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed,
full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified
as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint
Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn
two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice. We are
committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members
feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned
national recognition, including: Magnet® designation for nursing
excellence Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023) Top
10 Military Friendly® and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer (2023)
With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth
operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers
high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III
Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care. Backed by more than 1,700 team
members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community,
Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your
career can grow.
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