Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care services across all patient age groups. Responsibilities include advanced procedures and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Applicants should have an Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program and be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Preferred qualifications include experience in acute or critical care. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care services to patients of all ages as per physician orders.
• Performs advanced respiratory procedures including ventilator management.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Experience in acute or critical care

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care services across all patient age groups. Responsibilities include advanced procedures and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Applicants should have an Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited program and be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Preferred qualifications include experience in acute or critical care. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.