$15K Sign on - FT Night - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Desoto
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Hours of Work : 7P -7A Days Of Week : 3 X 12 night Rotating Work
Shift : 12X3 Night (United States of America) Job Description :
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is seeking a Full time Night
Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its TEAM! This full time
role offers a $15K sign on bonus. 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: • Must be a
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program • Must have a
Current Basic Life Support certification required • Must have a
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 • Must be Registered by the
National Board for Respiratory Care • New Graduates accepted 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
Keywords: Methodist Health System, DeSoto , $15K Sign on - FT Night - Registered Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Desoto, Texas
