Certified Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health • College Station, TX

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About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team providing specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. The role includes treatments such as breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. You will assess diverse patient needs, develop and carry out care plans, and provide focused interventions in routine and emergent situations. Success requires urgency, calm under pressure, the ability to anticipate outcomes, dedication to patient well-being, and strong problem-solving skills.

The position verifies physician orders and documents respiratory care activity, cleans and assembles equipment, maintains supply stock, and educates patients, families, and team members about therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. It also requires lifesaving skills for all age groups, collaboration with colleagues, completion of continuing education, and maintenance of current licensure.

St. Joseph Health serves communities in and around the Brazos Valley, including Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville, Texas. Its services include a Level III Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center, and a network of more than 100 employed providers and over 30 ambulatory clinics.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
• Texas Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and carry out respiratory care, documenting all respiratory activity.
• Provide cardiopulmonary treatments, including breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.
• Assess patient needs, develop and execute care plans, and intervene in routine and emergent situations.
• Clean and assemble equipment and maintain supply stock levels.
• Educate patients, families, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain lifesaving skills for all age groups and current health care provider certification.
• Collaborate with team members to promote timely and effective patient care.
• Fulfill continuing education requirements and maintain current licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree