RRT FT Nights

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You will have access to respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapist leaders, and support from a collaborative team. The role offers consistent, predictable scheduling.

The position is with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, a 445+ bed acute care hospital in central Houston that provides a range of medical services, 24/7 emergency services, and surgical and medical intensive care units.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved two- or four-year respiratory care program (associate or bachelor's degree).
• Registered certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current Texas licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BCLS Provider certification.
• NRP certification required within six months of hire.
• Respiratory therapist experience required.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of needed respiratory interventions.
• Provide oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other evidence-based treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transport ventilated patients; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

• 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 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: Associate degree