Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Memorial Hermann Health System; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Pearland is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to support adult and neonatal units, including arterial blood gases, ventilator management, and education. The role acts as a resource to RCP I and participates in department quality programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), CRT/RRT licenses (or temp), BLS, and 2+ years of critical care experience. Shift: Supplemental, Nights at Pearland Hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CRT, RRT preferred; Current license required or Temp license.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Two (2) of ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPFT, RPFT, RPSGT, Asthma Educator, NRP Instructor, ACLS Instructor, PALS Instructor, or BLS Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes quality patient care and safety while ensuring efficient service.
• Administers respiratory care procedures and medications for therapeutic/diagnostic purposes.
• Follows physician orders and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Performs patient assessment and interpretation of arterial blood gases and related tests.
• Provides respiratory care expertise to physicians and staff and educates patients.

Skills

RCP I

RCP II

RCP III

RCP IV

Critical care experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System in Pearland is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to support adult and neonatal units, including arterial blood gases, ventilator management, and education. The role acts as a resource to RCP I and participates in department quality programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), CRT/RRT licenses (or temp), BLS, and 2+ years of critical care experience. Shift: Supplemental, Nights at Pearland Hospital.