Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in College Station, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team.

You will perform a full range of respiratory support, from nebulizers to ventilator management and oxygen therapies, while applying keen assessment skills to develop care plans. The role requires current licensure and certifications (CRT, TX RCP), BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines; you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, timely patient care

Qualifications

• Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: TX.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Basic Life Support - CPR, (W/ 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.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Verifies physician orders to carry out all aspects of respiratory care, and documents all respiratory activity, to ensure excellent quality care to all customers.
• Cleans and assembles equipment, and ensures supply stock levels to meet patient care commitments.
• Educates and instructs patient, patient's family, and team members on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to ensure excellent communication to all customers.
• Possesses lifesaving skills for all age groups, while maintaining health care provider certification, to provide quality care to patients.
• Collaborates with team members to enhance and promote a team effort to provide timely and effective patient care.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements and maintains current licensure to maintain required qualifications.

Education

Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

St. Joseph Health in College Station, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established cardiopulmonary care team.

You will perform a full range of respiratory support, from nebulizers to ventilator management and oxygen therapies, while applying keen assessment skills to develop care plans. The role requires current licensure and certifications (CRT, TX RCP), BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP within specified timelines; you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure safe, timely patient care