Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of respiratory therapists providing specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You will deliver treatments ranging from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. You will assess diverse patient needs, develop and execute 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 abilities. The role includes administering therapy modalities and medical gas therapies; performing ventilation therapies and maintaining life-support systems; conducting physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing; and performing specialized procedures such as CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, airway care, and body mechanics and ambulation. Relocation assistance is offered to new hires who meet eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Basic Life Support (CPR) with the American Heart Association within 14 days upon hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months upon hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Administer therapy modalities, including hand-held nebulizer (HHN), HHN via metered dose inhaler (HHN/MDI), intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (IPV), chest physical therapy (CPT), and pentamidine therapy.
- Administer medical gas therapy, including oxygen and helium-oxygen therapy (HeO2).
- Perform ventilation therapies, including maintenance and management of life-support systems.
- Perform physiological monitoring and diagnostic testing, including ABG puncture, bronchoscopy assistance, pulmonary function testing, bedside PFTs, metabolic monitoring, apnea monitoring, transcutaneous monitoring, capnography, pulse oximetry, and sleep apnea assessment.
- Perform specialized procedures, including CPR, bronchial lavage, transport, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, artificial and tracheostomy airway care, and body mechanics and ambulation.
- Assess patient needs, develop and execute care plans, and provide interventions in routine and emergent situations.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
