Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care from neonatal to geriatric patients under physician orders and established protocols. The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requires NBRC RRT, Texas license, BLS/ACLS; Associate degree; no minimum experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• NBRC-credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Texas Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory care needs of patients.
• Administer, monitor, and wean mechanical ventilation; manage airways.
• Transport patients within UTMB.
• Document in patient medical records and department records.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code teams; perform CPR.

Skills

Experience in acute or critical care

PALS/NRP (preferred)

Education

Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care from neonatal to geriatric patients under physician orders and established protocols. The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and collaboration with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requires NBRC RRT, Texas license, BLS/ACLS; Associate degree; no minimum experience.