Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

MEP Health; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, manage ventilators, deliver oxygen therapy, and obtain arterial blood gases.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, respond to rapid responses and codes, educate patients and families, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain precise clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Current RRT credentials and license.
• Strong clinical judgment in fast-paced acute care.
• Proficiency with ventilator management, ABG analysis and oxygen therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Manage ventilators and deliver oxygen therapy.
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Maintain safety, infection control and accurate documentation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

ABG analysis

Emergency coordination

Patient-centered communication

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials

Job description

Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist providing high-quality respiratory care in an acute care setting.

Key Duties

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Manage ventilators and deliver oxygen therapy.
• Obtain and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to support patient care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong clinical judgment in fast-paced, acute care environments.
• Proficiency with ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and ABG analysis.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with the healthcare team during emergencies.
• Commitment to patient-centered communication and continuous learning.