Respiratory Therapist CRT

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapist initiates, assesses, and evaluates respiratory therapy, including bronchodilator treatments, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive and invasive ventilator care. The role applies technical knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the design and operation of respiratory therapy equipment. The therapist provides appropriate care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Current Texas Medical Board respiratory care practitioner license.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing hospital respiratory care services.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, assess, and evaluate respiratory therapy, including bronchodilators, chest physical therapy, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive and invasive ventilator care.
• Apply technical knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathology, and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Provide appropriate respiratory care to patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed